Blue Moon Wisteria

3 Gallon

$119 $129 8% OFF

Blue Moon Wisteria

Name: Blue Moon Wisteria
Brand: The Sill
SKU: PER-VIN-BLU-23-3G
Price: 119.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Blue Moon Wisteria blooms up to three times a year with cascading lavender flowers—fragrant, fast-growing, and beginner-friendly.

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Blue Moon Wisteria Information

About & Sizing

About The Blue Moon Wisteria

Get Ready to Be Moonstruck by Blue Moon Wisteria!

Imagine a cascade of sweet-smelling, lavender-blue flowers draping from your trellis or porch. Our Blue Moon Wisteria is a hardy climber that promises to bring a touch of whimsy and romance to your garden space.

Note: Our Wisteria are American varieties which provide all the beauty of traditional blooms without the invasive headache. These species are perfectly manageable, allowing you to enjoy stunning blooms without the worry of aggressive "suckers" or runners taking over your garden.

Why Blue Moon Wisteria?

Robust and Winter-Hardy: This variety is a survivor, thriving in zones 4 through 9 and able to withstand some of the chilliest winters.
Repeat Bloomer: Not a one-season wonder, Blue Moon Wisteria graces your garden with multiple blooming periods throughout the spring and summer.
Fast Grower: With the right care, watch it swiftly climb to new heights, reaching up to 25 feet or more.
Easy to Manage: While some wisterias can be a tad unruly, Blue Moon is known for its manageability and is less aggressive than other varieties.

Planting & Care Tips

Blue Moon Wisteria is a cinch to grow. Full sun and well-draining soil will get you those enchanting blooms in no time. A little support and occasional pruning will keep your wisteria in top shape, ensuring a stunning display year after year.

Bring the Magic Home

Whether you're aiming to add a splash of color to your outdoor living area or dreaming of a fragrant walkway, our Blue Moon Wisteria is the perfect pick. Order yours today and let the moonlight magic begin!

Plant Details

Blue Moon Wisteria Details

Mature Height:

25 ft.

Mature Width:

20 ft.

Sunlight:

Full-Part Sun

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Botanical Name:

Wisteria Macrostachya 'Blue Moon'

Grows Well In Zones:

4-9 outdoors

Does Not Ship To:

AK, AZ, HI, OR

Growing Zones 4-9 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -20° F)

Care Guide

Watering Requirements

Water deeply once a week, ensuring the soil is moist but not soggy. Once established, wisteria is relatively drought-tolerant, but regular watering during dry spells will help promote healthy growth and flowering.

Sunlight Requirements

Thrives in full sun, needing at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily to produce abundant blooms. Too much shade may produce weak growth and fewer flowers.

Humidity Requirements

Wisteria thrives best in moderate humidity, though established plants are fairly adaptable; excessively dry, windy air can crisp the delicate young foliage, while high humidity with poor airflow increases the risk of fungal diseases like powdery mildew.

Pet-Friendly Plant?

No, this plant is not recommended in homes with pets.

Read our full care guide

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Wisteria often fails to bloom due to immaturity, as seed-grown vines can take up to 15 years to produce flowers, whereas grafted varieties bloom much sooner. It also requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to form flower buds. On the other hand, using high-nitrogen fertilizers will boost leafy growth instead of blossoms and pruning incorrectly in early spring can accidentally remove the developing season's flower buds.

Why is my Wisteria not blooming?

Wisteria often fails to bloom due to immaturity, as seed-grown vines can take up to 15 years to produce flowers, whereas grafted varieties bloom much sooner. It also requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to form flower buds. On the other hand, using high-nitrogen fertilizers will boost leafy growth instead of blossoms and pruning incorrectly in early spring can accidentally remove the developing season's flower buds.

To keep wisteria manageable and encourage abundant blooms, prune the vine twice a year. In mid-summer after blooming, trim the current season's growth by about two-thirds, preventing the vine from wasting energy on excess stems so it can focus on developing next spring's flower buds. Then, during late winter or early spring, cut those same shoots back down to 2–3 buds to prepare for spring flowering.

How and when should I prune Wisteria?

To keep wisteria manageable and encourage abundant blooms, prune the vine twice a year. In mid-summer after blooming, trim the current season's growth by about two-thirds, preventing the vine from wasting energy on excess stems so it can focus on developing next spring's flower buds. Then, during late winter or early spring, cut those same shoots back down to 2–3 buds to prepare for spring flowering.

Asian wisterias are aggressive, invasive growers with long, trailing flower clusters that bloom before the leaves emerge in early spring. In contrast, American wisteria is a non-invasive, well-behaved vine featuring shorter, compact bloom clusters that appear later in late spring after foliage develops. Additionally, Asian varieties can strangle trees and crush garden structures, while native species offer a safer, low-maintenance option for home gardens.

What are the main differences between Asian and American Wisteria?

Asian wisterias are aggressive, invasive growers with long, trailing flower clusters that bloom before the leaves emerge in early spring. In contrast, American wisteria is a non-invasive, well-behaved vine featuring shorter, compact bloom clusters that appear later in late spring after foliage develops. Additionally, Asian varieties can strangle trees and crush garden structures, while native species offer a safer, low-maintenance option for home gardens.

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