Macrobotrys Japanese wisteria

Wisteria floribunda 'Macrobotrys'

VineFabaceae

Macrobotrys Japanese wisteria
Deer-resistantDrought tolerantFragrant
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size10 to 30 feet tall10 to 20 feet wide
Growth rate
Rapid
Habit
Climbing
Bloom season
Spring, summer
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay, chalk
Soil pH
Acid, alkaline, neutral

Garden uses

Border

Attracts

Butterflies

Notes

'Macrobotrys' Japanese wisteria (Wisteria floribunda 'Macrobotrys') is a vine for borders. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. It climbs fast and has fragrant flowers in spring and again in summer. Butterflies visit the blooms. Deer tend to pass it by.

Pairs well with Japanese maple, Daffodil, and Ornamental onion.