Blue Moon Wisteria

Wisteria macrostachya 'Blue Moon'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Climbing Vine
Plant Family: Fabaceae
Plant Description: This climbing vine is a selection of a wisteria native to the southcentral United States. Though less aggressive than other wisterias, this variety is more cold hardy. Clusters of blue pea-like flowers can create a stunning floral display, but the vine may need several years to establish before blooming. This variety may bloom up to three times through the growing season.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Climbing Vine
Plant Care: Climbing Vine (climbing or trailing plants): Prune regularly to promote health, remove overly tangled branches, maintain a desirable shape, and to remove diseased or damaged branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring for most vines. With spring blooming vines, prune after the blooms are spent. Train on structures strong enough to support the vine. Some vines require more or less pruning than average depending on their growth habit.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 15-25' tall x 4-8' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Foundation Plant, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Blue
Bloom Seasons: Late Spring
Bloom Period: May - May

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 3 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes

Garden Location:

  • Neighborhood Landscapes
    • Traditional Yet Thrifty

Garden Staff Tips & Insights:

Blooms best if pruned immediately after the flowers fade.
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter