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American wisteria

Wisteria frutescens

American wisteria (Wisteria frutescens) is a vine in the — family. Native range includes AR, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 3a–11b. Mature size 25'–30'.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: vine
Native range: Native to 28 U.S. states, including AL, AR, CT, DE, FL, GA…
USDA hardiness: Zones 3a–11b
Mature size: 25'–30'
Sun: Part shade
Water: Medium
Bloom: —
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

American wisteria (Wisteria frutescens) — *Wisteria frutescens* — American wisteria. Photo via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

American wisteria (Wisteria frutescens) is a vine in the — family. Native range includes AR, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 3a–11b. Mature size 25'–30'.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, american wisteria pairs naturally with: Summer Grape (Vitis aestivalis), Trumpet Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens), Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia), Virgin's Bower (Clematis virginiana).