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Japanese wisteria (Wisteria floribunda)

Wisteria floribunda, a vigorous deciduous woody vine, is known for its cascades of fragrant purple, pink, or white flowers in late spring. It requires full sun and strong

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Sunlight

Full sun (at least 6 hours direct sunlight daily).

Watering

Moderate, consistent moisture for young plants, drought-tolerant when established.

Soil

Well-drained, fertile loam, slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Hardy in USDA zones 5-9, tolerates frost.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low-nitrogen fertilizer in early spring to promote flowering.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun (at least 6 hours direct sunlight daily).

Water

Moderate, consistent moisture for young plants, drought-tolerant when established.

Soil

Well-drained, fertile loam, slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Hardy in USDA zones 5-9, tolerates frost.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low-nitrogen fertilizer in early spring to promote flowering.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Vine

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

9-15 m

Spread

4-8 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

Winter deciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Pinnately compound

Flower Size

30-90 cm (raceme length)

Optimal Sunlight Lux

75000

Weed Status

Yes

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Synonyms
Glycine floribunda Willd.
Glycine macrobotrys (Siebold ex Lemoine) Jacob-Makoy
Glycine multijuga (Van Houtte) Clémenc.
Kraunhia floribunda (Willd.) Taub.
Millettia floribunda (Willd.) Matsum.
Phaseoloides floribundum (Willd.) Kuntze
Rehsonia floribunda (Willd.) Stritch
Rehsonia nipponica Stritch
Wisteria grandiflora G.Nicholson
Wisteria koreana Uyeki
Wisteria macrobotrys Siebold ex Lemoine
Wisteria multijuga Van Houtte
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderFabales
  • familyFabaceae
  • genusWisteria
  • speciesWisteria floribunda
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 8/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 8/5

Edible

No

All parts of the plant, especially the seeds and pods, contain toxic lectins (wisterin) which can cause severe gastrointestinal upset if ingested by humans or pets.

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