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Status in Florida: Native

Size at Maturity: Typically grows as a woody vine that can reach lengths of 30 feet or more.

Phenology: Deciduous woody vine with compound leaves and long clusters of fragrant, lavender-blue flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer.

Life Cycle: Perennial

Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer

Deciduous, Dioecious, Evergreen: Deciduous

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

Soil Texture: Well-drained sandy or loamy soils; tolerant of various soil types

Soil pH: Tolerant of a wide range, but prefers slightly acidic to neutral (pH 5.5-7.0)

Moisture Requirements: Prefers moderately moist soil, but can tolerate occasional drought once established

Tolerance to Salt Spray: Low tolerance

Recommended Landscape Uses: Trellises, arbors, fences, pergolas, walls

Maintenance Tips: Moderate maintenance; prune back in late winter to early spring to control size and promote flowering; may require regular pruning to prevent overgrowth and maintain shape

Considerations: American Wisteria is less aggressive than its Asian counterparts and is less likely to become invasive.

Deer and/or Rabbit Resistance: Moderately resistant; typically not preferred by deer or rabbits

Edible: The flowers are edible and can be used to make syrups, jellies, or desserts; however, other parts of the plant, including seeds, pods, and foliage, are toxic if ingested.

Medicinal Uses: Not commonly used in herbal medicine; all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested.

Toxicity to Pets: All parts of the plant, including seeds, pods, and foliage, are toxic if ingested by pets, and may cause vomiting, diarrhea, or other symptoms.

Florida Native Companion Plant: Coral Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens), Climbing Aster (Symphyotrichum carolinianum)

Wildlife Benefit: Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies; provides habitat and food for various insects and birds

Caterpillar Host Plant: Larval host plant to both the silver-spotted skipper and the long-tailed skipper butterflies

American Wisteria 'Amethyst Falls', Wisteria frutescens

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