About This Product
Botanical Name: Wisteria sinensis 'Caroline'
Common Name: Caroline Chinese Wisteria
A deciduous vine with twining, woody stems that are adaptable to training. Medium green leaves are pinnately divided into narrow-tipped, egg-shaped leaflets. Very early before leaf-out, marvelous, cascading flower chains bloom in light and dark purple. Highly fragrant flowers are labiate with a fluffy, delicate quality. Clusters are more stout than those of W. floribunda. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Flowers are followed by drooping, velvety, green fruits that look like pea pods.
USDA Zone: Zones 5 - 8
Sunset Zone: Zones 3 - 24
Mature Height: 15 - 30 feet
Mature Width: 15 - 30 feet
Light Needs: Full Sun
Water Needs: Moderate, Regular