Wisteria macrostachya 'Aunt Dee'
Kentucky wisteria
- Elegant clusters of lavender and white flowers bloom in late spring to early summer
- Prune after flowering
- Makes a good screen or hedge in the landscape
- Fast grower
- Highly tolerant of urban pollution
- Mulch in winter to protect roots in colder climates
- Category: Tree
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Height: 20-30 ft
- Spread: 1-2 ft
Transform your landscape into a romantic haven each spring with Aunt Dee Wisteria, featuring long clusters of lightly fragrant lavender flowers cascading gracefully from its branches. Unlike traditional wisteria varieties known for their aggressive growth, this native selection is more manageable and has been expertly trained into a beautiful tree form, allowing it to stand independently without overtaking your home. As an added delight, Aunt Dee may even offer a stunning repeat bloom later in the season, providing extended enjoyment of its dreamy blossoms. Perfect for adding elegance and charm to any garden!
Attributes
| • | Fragrant |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Maintenance and Care
| • | Vigorous |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Hummingbirds |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Habit
| • | Climbing |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Wisteria macrostachya 'Aunt Dee'
Wisteria macrostachys 'Aunt Dee' is adaptable to moist areas in your yard as well as higher ground. To care for this plant, keep the soil moist but not overly wet after initial planting; once established, it becomes more drought-tolerant, reducing the need for frequent watering. Fertilize your wisteria once a year in the fall for the first three to four years to ensure it receives essential nutrients. Although this variety grows at a moderate pace, it can still produce dense foliage throughout the season, so don’t hesitate to prune it as needed to maintain its shape and control its growth.