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Key characteristics

Family: Fabaceae
Height: 20 to 30+ ft (can climb very high on strong support)
Width: 10 to 20+ ft (with support and training)
Flower color: Pure white, pendulous clusters of fragrant blossoms
Foliage color: Medium to deep green pinnate leaves
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Full sun for best flowering
Water: Moderate moisture
Maintenance: High; requires sturdy support (arbor, pergola, strong trellis), annual pruning (summer and winter) to control vigor
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 9
Wildlife: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators; attractive to beneficial insects due to abundant nectar

Vines

Wisteria floribunda 'Alba'

White Japanese Wisteria

Wisteria floribunda 'Alba' bears long, cascading clusters of pure white, pea-shaped flowers that open sequentially from the base to the tip of each raceme. The blossoms release a light, sweet fragrance and appear against fresh green, pinnate foliage that emerges in spring and remains attractive through the growing season.

Flowering occurs in late spring to early summer. This cultivar originates from the Japanese species Wisteria floribunda, long cultivated for ornamental gardens.

Light

Full sun for best flowering

Water

Moderate moisture

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Arbors & Trellises
Fences & Walls
Sun Gardens
Pollinator Gardens

Companion plants

Bee balm · Clematis · Russian sage · Sedums · Peonies · Climbing roses

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.