{"product_id":"aunt-dee-wisteria","title":"Kentucky Wisteria 'Aunt Dee'","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"pd-title-head\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWisteria macrostachya\u003c\/em\u003e 'Aunt Dee'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arbors, pergolas, trellises, fences, privacy screening on supports, pollinator gardens, specimen vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e A cold-hardy wisteria that delivers the romance of cascading purple flowers without the aggressive, structure-crushing growth of Asian types. Fragrant lavender-purple racemes open in early summer after the foliage fills in, and the vine often reblooms lightly later on. Vigorous but manageable, it is an excellent choice for clothing an arbor or fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous Vine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Climbing — twining woody vine that climbs by stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lavender, Purple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–25 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–8 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to early summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to Fast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Aunt Dee' brings the cascading purple drama of wisteria to colder gardens, on a native vine that stays far more manageable than its notorious Asian cousins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn early summer, dense racemes of fragrant lavender-purple flowers drape from the twining stems, opening once the compound leaves have leafed out so the blooms rest against fresh green. A lighter second flush often follows. Bees and butterflies move through the flowers all season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrained onto a sturdy arbor, pergola, or fence, the vine becomes a living curtain of bloom. Because it is a North American species rather than an Asian one, it flowers at a younger age and grows with restraint that makes it a dependable, long-term performer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Wisteria 'Aunt Dee' Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Kentucky wisteria in full sun for the heaviest bloom, in average, well-drained soil. It tolerates part shade but flowers less freely there. Provide a strong, permanent support from the start, as mature vines are heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly during the first season to establish; afterward the vine is fairly drought-tolerant. Avoid high-nitrogen feeding, which encourages leaves at the expense of flowers — a balanced \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/products\/slow-release-fertilizer\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eslow release fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e in early spring is plenty if you feed at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune to shape and to encourage bloom: cut back the long whippy summer growth in midsummer, then shorten again in late winter to a framework of spurs. Regular pruning keeps the vine tidy, in bounds, and flowering well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Size is the Kentucky Wisteria 'Aunt Dee' for Sale Online?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Kentucky Wisteria 'Aunt Dee' ships in a greenhouse-grade grow pot and is appropriately sized for its container at the time of shipment. If you have specific sizing or planting questions, please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Almanac Planting Co\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Large Does Kentucky Wisteria 'Aunt Dee' Grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKentucky wisteria 'Aunt Dee' climbs 15 to 25 feet on a support and spreads about 4 to 8 feet wide, though it is easily kept smaller with routine pruning. Its ultimate size depends largely on the structure you give it and how often you prune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are some common names for this plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is commonly known as Kentucky wisteria, and sometimes simply as native or American wisteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from the wisteria that takes over yards?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose aggressive vines are usually Japanese or Chinese wisteria. As a native species, Kentucky wisteria is far less rampant, flowers at a younger age, and is much easier to keep in bounds — see more options among our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/collections\/vines-and-climbers\"\u003eflowering vines and climbing plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Kentucky wisteria native to North America?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is nativar cultivated from wisteria native to the south-central and southeastern United States, which is part of why it behaves so much better in the garden than imported species. Browse more in our collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/collections\/native-plants\"\u003enative plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen will it start blooming?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative wisterias typically begin flowering at a younger age than Asian types. With full sun, a sturdy support, and proper summer and winter pruning, you can expect dependable early-summer bloom once the vine is established.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Almanac Planting Co","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon \/ Ship ASAP","offer_id":47296392724642,"sku":null,"price":84.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9374\/6850\/files\/Kentucky-Wisteria-Aunt-Dee-194.jpg?v=1780218015","url":"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/products\/aunt-dee-wisteria","provider":"Almanac Planting Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}