Wisteria, Purple Chinese Wisteria 'Cooke's Purple'

Wisteriasinensis

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Wisteria (wis-TEER-ee-uh)
Species
sinensis (sy-NEN-sis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By grafting
By air layering
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Francisco, California

San Leandro, California

Vista, California

Abita Springs, Louisiana

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Kyle, Texas

Rowlett, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Louisville, KY (Zone 6b) | January 2015 | positive

Flower clusters of this fragrant and floriferous variety can be 20" long and it often reblooms in summer. Flowers are a deep lavender blu...Read More

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(Zone 1) | October 2012 | positive

Wisteria Sinensis 'Purple Chinese Wisteria' is a vigorous and popular deciduous climber here in New Zealand. The foliage is usually bronz...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | August 2004 | neutral

Origin: Asia. This woody deciduous vine can climb 20-30 feet. The leaves are divided into 11-13 pointed leaflets. In the spring while t...Read More

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