American Wisteria

Wisteria frutescens, Fabaceae

Zones

5–9

Layer

Vine

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerTrellisPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (acceptable)Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Valencia OrangeCitrus × sinensis

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Navel OrangeCitrus × sinensis

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Blood OrangeCitrus × sinensis

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Arctic KiwiActinidia kolomikta

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

KumquatCitrus japonica

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

White MulberryMorus alba

Physical SupportPollinator Sharing

Bok ChoyBrassica rapa var. chinensis

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationShade

Common Questions

What zones does American Wisteria grow in?

American Wisteria grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

Is American Wisteria a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, American Wisteria is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for American Wisteria?

Good companions for American Wisteria include Valencia Orange, Navel Orange, Blood Orange, Arctic Kiwi, Kumquat.

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