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Wisteria floribunda 'Multijuga'

Japanese Wysteria

Wisteria floribunda 'Multijuga'
Family
Fabaceae
Height
20 to 30 feet
Width
Varies with support structure
Flower color
Lavender to violet, long, cascading racemes
Foliage color
Green, pinnately compound leaves
Bloom time
Late spring to early summer
Light
Full sun
Water
Moderate
Maintenance
High; requires regular pruning to control growth and encourage flowering
Growing zone
USDA zones 5 to 9
Wildlife
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

About this plant

Wisteria floribunda 'Multijuga' is a breathtaking deciduous vine renowned for its exceptionally long, cascading flower clusters. These pendulous racemes can reach up to 3 feet in length, making them some of the longest of any wisteria variety. The flowers are a soft, lavender-violet color, creating a dramatic waterfall effect as they hang gracefully from the vine. Blooming in late spring to early summer, the racemes open gradually from the base to the tip, prolonging the bloom period and providing a stunning display for several weeks.

Native to Japan, 'Multijuga' is celebrated for its ornamental beauty and has been cultivated for centuries in traditional Japanese gardens. It is often trained to cover arbors, pergolas, or trellises, where its lengthy racemes can fully display their elegance. Beyond its floral spectacle, this wisteria also offers attractive pinnate foliage that emerges bronze before maturing to deep green, adding further texture and interest to the landscape throughout the growing season.

Works well in

Arbors & Trellises · Fences & Walls · Sun Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Hummingbird Gardens

Companion plants

Hydrangeas · Coneflowers · Salvias · Shasta daisies · Asters · Boxwood

Design tip

The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. Train the main stems early on a trellis or fence so the growth spreads sideways rather than bunching at the top.

Where to see it

This plant can be seen at Dunn Gardens.