Amethyst Falls Wisteria

Wisteria frutescens ‘Amethyst Falls’

Plant Details

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 5a-9b Find Your Zone

Plant Type: Flowering Vine

Height or Length at Maturity: 15’+

Width at Maturity: 4-6′
Spacing: 4-6′ or more apart to cover fences or other structures

Growth Habit / Form: Climbing, Dense, Spreading/Trailing, Twining, Upright, Cascading

Growth Rate: Very fast

Flower Color: Lavender-Blue
Flower Type: Elongated Clusters of Single Flowers

Flower Size: 4-6″ long Clusters
Flowering Period: Spring and Summer

Fragrant Flowers: Slightly fragrant

Foliage Color: Rich Green

Fragrant Foliage: No

Berries: No

Sun Needs: Full to Mostly Sun or Half Day Shade

Water Needs: Average

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand (if amended), Silt

Soil Drainage: Well Drained

Soil pH: 4.5 – 7.0

Maintenance / Care: Low

Attracts: Visual Attention, Butterflies

Resistances: Deer – more info, Disease, Drought, Insect, Mildew

Description

Have you always loved the incredible show of a Wisteria vine in full bloom, but didn’t want to spend the rest of your life trying to control its growth? Introducing ‘Amethyst Falls’, a North American native Wisteria with a less aggressive habit than its Asian cousins, which can run wild! That said, don’t think this one is that mild mannered. It does grow quickly and will require some occasional pruning if you don’t provide it ample room to grow.

While the Asian types of Wisteria vines may take 10 years or more to begin flowering, Amethyst Falls Wisteria begins producing its lavender-blue flowers during its first year! Flowering occurs on new growth and is about two weeks later than that of the Asian types, so late-winter frosts seldom affect flowering. Flowers are lightly fragrant, lavender-blue, and borne in 4-inch-long racemes that hang down from the branches. What’s more, new shoots produced after the spring bloom will produce a second flush of blooms in the summer!

Deer and drought tolerance are other outstanding attributes that earned Amethyst Falls Wisteria a Gold Medal award in 2006.

Landscape & Garden Uses

Growing quickly 10 to 40 feet or more in height/length, Amethyst Fall’s Wisteria is ideal for use to grow up and over sturdy arbors, pergolas, and other over head structures that might benefit from the support of a flowering vine. Very nice growing along the tops of fences or rails or up tall columns or posts. Can also be trained to grow as a very attractive small, free-standing tree. As it often does in the wild, this wisteria can be grown up and throughout the branches of large trees without compromising the health of the tree.

Growing Preferences

Because Amethyst Fall’s Wisteria is a North American native it is widely adaptable to various soil types and thrives in a wide range of pH (4.5-7). We suggest a moist but well-drained soil of average fertility for fastest growth. The vine is happy in full sun or part shade however flowering will be diminished in heavy shade. If needed, prune in late winter to reduce the size. Can also be lightly pruned after the spring bloom, which often encourages a heavier second flowering cycle in mid to late summer.

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Plants arrived in great condition, in a well packed container as always. Vines were healthy and ready to climb.. I always enjoy my plants from Wilson brothers.——————————————-Yay! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

great website, loved reading about the history of the two brothers, and then WOW, the email updates and customer service via emails was perfect, my box arrived really fast and the packaging was EXPERT, soil still moist after traveling many miles to CA. SO happy with the giant big plant that arrived with so many curly long branches ready to weave into our trellises! We are so happy! I am certain that it will love its new home in the sun here and burst out in color for a spring show! -extremely satisfied customer——————————————-Wow! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and wonderful review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Opened the box and was impressed with the wisteria vines size and length. Looking forward to planting and growing these lovelies in our back yard on an overhang.—————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Received. Thank you very much.———————————————-We are glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I have bought from Wilson Brothers a few times and every time I do, shipping is prompt, and the plants I get are well-packaged and healthy. I was so happy to find this native Wisteria!——————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Have had the Amethyst Falls wisteria about a month now.. It arrived very well packaged and in excellent condition. I planted it the next day and it hasn’t suffered any shock.. it’s sprouted a lot of new growth and seems very happy on our trellis. I have ordered from Wilson Bros before and I highly recommend their plants..———————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks so much for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

We had rain and cloudy skies the day after I got this plant so I got it in the ground. It is going to be growing up arch trills so I cant wait till it kicks into gear. It is looking good and didn’t even go into shock at all.
Thanks Wilson Bros.——————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I cannot believe how well the two plants I got from this nursery are doing. Around the same time I also bought some different climbers from Home Depot and they are just about dead. I don’t know what you do differently but I am so grateful for your integrity. Thank you!——————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks so much for the great review and the kind words! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

They accidentally sent me the wrong plant but promptly sent me the right plant after I brought it to their notice. I received a good sized healthy plant.—————————-Hope you enjoy it for years to come. Sorry for the mistake, glad we could fix it. Let us know if there’s ever anything else we can help you with. 🙂 – Beth | WBG

My wisteria arrived in perfect shape and has six strong young vines all of which are budding. I’m growing the wisteria in a large container placed under a trellis and am eager to see how it climbs this first season.————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Product arrived as per tracking. Extremely well packaged and looks very hardy Planted same day as arrival but since this was a fall planting will have to wait and see what the spring brings.———————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

My tree/vine was delivered on time and in great shape. Cannot beat the packaging that is used by WB. Very healthy and a good size. I am looking forward to see this tree/vine in bloom. Highly recommend WB for their great stock, hard to find plants their packaging and great customer service.——————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I have been ordering plants online for years due to the remote locations of our 2 ranches & our home so when I get to the location the plants would be deliver within a day. The time it takes to drive a couple hours plus hook up the trailer, load, unload, etc it’s my time vs what I can get ordered online in the evenings with a quality nursery. I HAVE NEVER had full size plants delivered as promised. I’m so floored, absolutely astounded at the nursery quality of these/your deliveries, one box after another the contents are perfect And enormous.
So, I will start ordering early next year, I feel like I missed out on so many sold out items! This summer is not over yet either, I’m so grateful I found you.
A huge thank you for doing everything just right!——————————-Thank you very much for the great review! We are so happy you are pleased! Beth | WBG 🙂

Everything I received from Wilson Bros turned out OK.
Thx——————————We are glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG

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Every plant I have ever ordered arrived exceeding my expectations in size and always in the best health. Never hesitate. Just order. You will be happy with the product.——————————————–Hi John, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Amethyst Falls Wisteria Vine. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for your great review!
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens

Packaged perfectly. Beautiful plant. Growing like a weed!————————–Hi Barry, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Amethyst Falls Wisteria. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! 🙂
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens

Received two of these wisteria plants/vines and they are loving our humid hot Iowa weather! Of course, they were shipped so very well protected as I have come to discover, and were healthy and continue to be healthy, full and adapting well, which is why I keep ordering from Wilson Bros!! ———————- WBG Reply: Hi AJ – Thanks so much for your review of the Amethyst Falls Wisteria you purchased from us and for the compliments! Glad to hear they’re doing well there in Iowa and hope you enjoy them for years to come. Let us know if there’s ever anything else we can do for you. We’re at your service. – Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens

My two Amethyst Falls wisterias arrived in excellent shape and are already planted on my pergola. I have the rare white one growing on a post and hope these do as good as it has. Very pleased with my purchase. ———————— WBG Reply: Hi Carla – Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review and for the compliments. It’s been our pleasure to serve you. To answer your question, yes, the lavender/blue one grows just as good as the white flowered one. Now there’s two of us who have both in our landscape:-) Only difference I’ve seen is the flower color. They should work great to cover your pergola. Let us know if there’s ever anything else we can help you with. We’re at your service! – Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens.

Just love these vines. Wilson Bros had them for a reasonable price and was lush and larger than expected, especially from online. Nice care in packaging also

Excellent service. The plant arrived 2 days after ordering and they were in great shape. They looked very healthy and were in full bloom. I’m simply thrilled. ———– Hi Shari – Thanks so much for taking the time to provide us and visitors to Wilson Bros Gardens with your review. We love the Amethyst Falls Wisteria and it has covered a pergola swing in our gardens in just a few years. It’s magnificent in spring flower and usually gives us a second round of flowers in summer, which is nice! Let us know if there’s ever anything else we can help you with. Plant long and prosper! – Brent Wilson | Wilson Bros Gardens