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Key characteristics

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

Vines

Wisteria floribunda 'Multijuga'

Japanese Wysteria

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.

Light

Full sun

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer

Find this plant

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.