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Fabaceae
Chinese wisteria
Wisteria sinensis
Also known as Chinese kidney bean tree, Wisteria sinensis var. brevidentata, Apios sinensis, Wisteria consequana
Zones 5–9Sun Full SunWater ModerateCare Moderate
Native Plants · Flowering · Vine · Climbing · Fragrant · Purple · Spring · Deciduous · Ornamental
Attracts pollinators
Toxicity: humans, dogs, cats, horses — keep out of reach and wear gloves when pruning.
In stock at 1 nurseryStock updated 9/10/2026
This spectacular flowering vine produces cascades of fragrant purple blooms in spring and requires sturdy support. Plant in well-draining soil with morning sun and afternoon shade for best flowering. Regular pruning after bloom helps maintain shape and promotes next year's flowers.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 6 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply then allow soil to dry slightly between waterings · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 5.5–6.5
- Temperature
- -10°F to 90°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 5a-9b
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Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 15 ft – 30 ft
- Spread
- 20 ft
- Spacing
- 120 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Deep
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Fine
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Alabama, Algeria, Baltic States, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Florida, France, Illinois, India, Italy, Kentucky, Krym, Maryland, Masachusettes, Nepal, New York
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Sources: trefle
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