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Actinidia 'Arctic Beauty'

Akebia quinata

Aristolochia baetica

Aristolochia clematitis

Clematis a. 'Pink Flamingo'

Clematis i. 'Rooguchi'

Clematis paniculata

Clematis t. 'Bill McKenzie'

Clematis v. 'Venosa Violacea'

Clematis 'Alabast'

Clematis 'Arctic Queen'

Clematis 'Asao'

Clematis 'Avant-Garde'

Clematis 'Bijou'

Clematis 'Blue Light'

Clematis 'Crystal Fountain'

Clematis 'Daniel Deronda'

Clematis 'Franziska Maria'

Clematis 'Jackmanii Superba'

Clematis 'Marie Louise Jensen''

Clematis 'Multi-Blue'

Clematis 'Nelly Moser'

Clematis 'Piilu' or 'Little Duckling

Clematis 'Silver Moon'

Clematis 'Sugar Candy'

Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love'

Clematis 'The President'

Clematis 'Wildfire'

Gelsemium 'Margarita' Hardy Jasmine

Humulus 'Bianca' Hops

Skyland Giant Hydrangea

Lonicera

'Kintzley's Ghost

ACTINIDIA, Variegated Kiwi Vine.  Part shade.

kilomikta.  15-20’; a deciduous twining vine with striking pink and white variegated foliage; the foliage is purple at a young age.  Male and female vines are necessary for fruit.  Prune the vines in late fall or in early spring, cutting back to one third of the previous year's growth.  Flowers develop on growth of the previous year’s wood on female plants.

k. ‘Arctic Beauty.’  A male variety that does not bear fruit.  Medium grower to 15’-20’ tall.

AKEBIA, Fiveleaf Akebia.  Aun or shade; interesting five parted leaves on fast growing, twining vine; semi-evergreen; provide support. Sweet edible fruit.

quinata. chocolate-purple flowers in spring;

AMPELOPSIS, Monks Hood Vine/Porcelain Berry Vine.  Sun.

brevipedunculata ‘Elegans.’   Vigorous vine with white variegated leaves; light blue fruit that changes to Robins’ egg turquoise; interesting and hardy.

ARISTOLCHIA, Dutchman's Pipe.  Sun to partial shade.

baetica.  A woody-based, twining climber or rambling ground cover with small heart-shaped, pointed, glaucous gray-green leaves, abundant purple funnel-shaped flowers and attractive ribbed seed capsules. Will grow in shade.

clematitis. Auxiliary yellow flowers in spring on 3’ plant that has been cultivated as a medicinal herb since the middle ages. 

contorta.  From Siberia and Mongolia, this has smaller refined heart-shaped leaves, greenish yellow flowers and especially decorative ‘hot air balloon’ shaped seed pods.  Reaches 3’.  More sun and heat tolerant than other species. 

durior.  Woody deciduous climber to 12'; unique yellowish-green U-shaped tubular flowers; hardy rapid growing native.

manshuriensis, Manchurian Pipe Vine. Huge cordate leaves that can measure 1' make a dramatic show on this 40' climber. Unique yellow, pipe-shaped flowers appear in summer. Fall brings ornamental oval purple fruit and colorful . Shade to part shade. Very rare.

BIGNONIA capreolata, Cross Vine.  Red-orange buds open to reveal a cheery yellow inside.  Beautiful semi-evergreen self-clinging vine that can reach 30’.  Hardy and relatively pest free.

CAMPIS radicans, Trumpet Vine:  fast growing, clinging vine with a dazzling succession of orange-red trumpet shaped flowers all summer.  Attracts hummingbirds.  Tolerates drought and poor soils.  For sun or shade.

CELASTRUS scandens, American Bittersweet.  Vigorous, native, twining vine to 20’ or more with glossy green leaves turning brilliant yellow in fall.  Female plants bear pendant fruit clusters that are yellow to orange and split open to show red arils.  Great for everlasting bouquets.

CLEMATIS:  sun/part shade; keep roots cool with mulch; plants can be brought back into bloom by pinching out tips that had previously flowered.

Pruning Clematis.  Pruning correctly and at the right time is critical to producing profuse blooming vines.  Varieties that flower on growth produced on previous years’ wood should be pruned lightly as soon as they have finished blooming.  Only cut out weak or dead stems.  Plants that bloom on new wood should be pruned in Feb. or March as new leaf buds begin to swell.  All dead wood above these buds should be removed.  Clean out any old foliage or diseased foliage at this time.  Old Clematis that have been neglected can be rejuvenated by cutting them back hard.  For more information visit:

Clematis Care and Pruning

integrifolia ‘Fascination.’  Stunning deep violet flowers edged in silver, a clematis for the perennial garden, used as a ground cover or rambler.  Non-clinging vines grow 4 to 5 feet long, and produce hundreds of small, dangling bell shaped flowers which BLOOM ALL SUMMER. 

indigrifolia 'Mississippi River.' Gorgeous, nodding blue to violet star shaped blossoms cover small vine all summer into fall. Grows 5-6'. Prune hard in spring.

integrifolia ‘Rooguchi.’  A non-clinging clematis for the perennial garden, perfect bell shaped flowers, 2 to 3 inches long,  daintily dangle from the ends of each stem, rich violet blue peals are complimented with lighter lavender edges, perfect to use as a ground cover or in containers, fragrant, BLOOMS ALL SUMMER.  Allow to ramble in the garden, or support on trellises. Vines reach 6 feet long.

paniculata (terniflora), Sweet Autumn Clematis.  10-20'; clusters of creamy white sweetly scented flowers Sept.-Oct.; feathery seedheads; cut back half way; does well in sun or shade.

tangutica, Golden Bells Clematis.  12-15'; small yellow lantern-shaped flowers with brown stamens in summer; feathery seed heads, cut back half way.

tangutica ‘Golden Tiara.’   Very intriguing.  Bright yellow nodding flowers open flat to reveal a prominent and unexpected purple ring of filaments.  Rare and Unusual. 

viticella, Italian Clematis. Prolific bloomers and vigorous growers,  resistant to wilt. Bloom on new wood, cut back hard in spring, pruning group 3.

v. ‘Etiole Violette.’  12-20’; 4-5” deep violet purple flowers with golden stamens; very free blooming July-Sept.; prune hard in March.

v. ‘Minuet.’  Nodding flowers of four white sepals with purple red margins bloom midsummer to autumn. A carefree and freely flowering, disease resistant, vine.  Grows to 8 to 10 feet tall.  Easy to grow in full sun to part shade.

v. ‘Mme. Julia Correvon.’  4” true red semi-campanulated flowers.  Deep velvety purple in color.  Suitable for a cut flower.  Blooms July-September.

v. ‘Royal Velours.’  Rich soft velvet purple flowers July-Sept.  Cut back hard in spring.

v. 'Venosa Violacea.' Deep velvety purple flowers with violet veining in the prominent white bar that widens with age. Grows 8-12'.

‘Arctic Queen.’  An outstanding fully double clematis on both old and current season’s growth.  Clear creamy-white 4”-6” flowers have creamy-yellow anthers.  Blooms May– August.

‘Asao.’ Strongly fragrant, luscious 6-8", rosy pink flowers with white central bar appear May-June on old wood, then again Aug.-Sept. on new wood. Being a compact 6-8' grower, makes it ideal for containers on the patio, where their intoxicating fragrance can be enjoyed by all. Pruning Group 2.

'Ashva.' Ruffled violet purple 3" blossoms with a red central bar appear in abundance for a very long time from early summer into fall. Compact grower to 5' makes it perfect for containers or small spaces. Pruning group 3.

‘Avant-garde’.  A very unusual 3” red flower with pink petaloid stamens giving the impression of a double flower, and protruding trumpet.  Very free flowering, July-September.  Resistant to clematis wilt, exceptionally cold hardy and heat tolerant.

‘Barbara Harrington.’  An exceptional late, free flowering plant.  4” cerise colored flowers have pointed petals with a dark border and contrasting yellow anthers.  Blooms late June through September.

‘Barbara Jackman.’  An amazing early bloomer, starting out a subtle bi-color mauve to pink with a red stripe, then fades to purple.  First bloom is immediately followed by a flush of smaller flowers in May.  Grows 6 to 8 feet tall and wide.  Grow in full sun to part shade in moist, well drained soil.  Pruning group 2.  Repeat blooms, prune immediately after flowering.

‘Blue Moon.’  6-7” white blossoms, which is suffused with pale lilac becoming darker at the edge of the eight wavy petals, bloom June, July and late Aug.  Flowers have stunning dark anthers.  Best in a shady area.  Blooms on previous year’s ripened stems.  Cut out dead wood after new buds begin to show in in early spring.

‘Carnaby.’  Pink with rich red bar down the middle of each petal.  Dark red anthers.  Blooms June and September. 

‘Climador.’  Rich, single upward facing, mauvish-blue flowers, reblooming through the season.  Mature height does not exceed 4 feet.  Blooms June through September.  Pruning group 2.

‘Comtessa de Bouchard.’  8-12’; 5-6” pink flowers, June-Sept.; profuse bloomer; prune hard in spring.

‘Crystal Fountain.’  An exciting new cultivar with 4”-5” double lilac flowers that have a fountain like center. Compact, free and repeat flowering.  Suitable for growing in a container.

‘Daniel Deronda.’  Very large, violet blue flowers with paler midribs and contrasting creamy yellow anthers.  First round of blossoms are semi-double, second round of blossoms are single.  Blooms May - June and Aug - Sept.  Prune group 2.   Reaches 6 - 8 ft. tall.

'Danuta.' Huge 6" pink flowers with wavy petals and light yellow-green stamens bloom prolifically in summer. Grows 8'. Pruning group 3.

‘Duchess of Edinburgh.’  Fully double 4” flowers are white with hints of green at base.  Blooms in summer.  Prune back half of previous season’s growth in spring.

‘Dr. Ruppel.’  Pink lavender ruffle-edge petals with deep red center bar.  Blooms May, June and September. 

‘Fireworks.’  Spectacular blue with red bard down each petal. Petals are somewhat twisted giving a pinwheel effect.  Red anthers.  Blooms early and late summer.  Stunning! Pruning group 2.

‘Florida Sieboldii.’  You’ll be pulling your family’s jaws off the ground after they spot this beauty.  Striking flowers with petals of creamy white are set off by a huge center of deep purple boss of anthers.  The anthers remain a week or so after the petals fall away.  Blooms June-Aug.

‘Franskia Marie.’  A double Clematis that outperforms any other double. It produces the most beautifully shaped, double flowers ever, on both old and new wood.  It has many luscious blue-purple flowers per stem and great foliage.  The 4-6” flowers are full and follow a repeat flowering pattern lasting throughout summer into fall.  Excellent in a container.

‘Henryi’.’ Exotic looking pure white flowers with dark stamens.  8-10’.  Prune in early spring. Pruning group 2.

‘H.F. Young.’  True mid-blue with very wide overlapping petals giving a very large 7-8” flower.  Very noticeable cream-colored anthers and very free flowering.

‘Hudline.’  4-5” white flowers with yellow anthers. Very vigorous grower.  Considered the best repeat white blooming clematis.

‘Ice Blue.’  Enormous, flowers are white with a tinge of blue and a yellow center.  Blooms May-June and September.  Reaches 5 to 6 feet tall.

‘Jackmanii.’  10'; 4-6" deep purple flowers June-September; profuse bloomer; cut back hard in spring; favorite since the Civil War. 

‘Jackmanii Superba.’  8-12’; an excellent new introduction with wider sepals than ‘Jacmanii’; blooms continuously from June to September.  Prune hard in spring.

‘Josephine’:  Fascinating color.  Huge 5” rosy lilac pink pompom flowers with many petals appear all summer.  Grows 8-9’.  Best in full sun.

‘Julka.’  Large velvet violet flowers with a deep purple red bar and lighter white-purple stamens are borne June to Aug.  Award winner. 6-9’.  Blooms on previous year’s wood.  Prune lightly when finished blooming.

‘Killian Donahue.’  The early flowers open ruby red at the center of the flower, fading to brilliant fuschia and then orchid color at the edge of each petal.  The flowers fade to lavender with a pink bar.  It almost appears as two Clematis planted together since two varying flowers bloom at the same time.  Its dancing white anthers are burgundy tipped.  It is an early bloomer with excellent repeat bloom throughout the summer months.

‘Kingfisher.’  Very large, intense blue, full flowers with overlapping petals, 6 to 7 inches across  cover this free flowering vine in June through July and again in late August.  Grows 10 to 12 feet tall.

‘Lady Betty Balfour.’   Rich purple petals with creamy white anthers.  The 5-6” flowers bloom in July and Sept.

‘Malaya Garnet.’  Offering fabulous contrast, this Japanese cultivar produces very pale pink flowers with a bright crimson central bar.  A group of pink tipped, cream filaments rests in the center of the flower.  Blooms May - June and Sept– Oct.  Prune group 2.   Reaches 6 ft. tall. 

‘Mary Louis Jensen.’  An outstanding new clematis which blooms from May to October.  6 inch violet blue double flowers in the spring, followed by single flowers later in the season.  Striking anthers darken as the flower ages.  Reaches 7 to 9 feet tall and 24 inches wide.  Group 2.

‘Miss Bateman.’  Round pure white flowers with dark showy anthers are very free flowering.

‘Mrs. George Jackman.’  Divine, creamy white large, semi-double blossoms are borne on old wood in early summer followed by single blossoms borne on new wood in mid to late summer. 

‘Multi-Blue.’  Very double dark blue to purple 4-5” flowers.  Blooms late spring to early summer and again late summer on to fall, but always double flowers.  Considered one of the best double flowering Clematis!  Remove dead wood in spring.  Blooms on both old and new wood.  Best in light shade. Pruning group 2.

‘Nelly Moser.’  Mauve blossoms with a deep lilac bar and red anthers.  Blooms May-June and August-September.  Thrives in shade.  Free flowering.  Reaches 10’ tall.

‘Niobe.’  Very dark magenta red pointed petals with gold anthers.  Blooms June, Aug. and Sept. Pruning group 3.

‘Patricia Fretwell.’  Flowers are double, red and pink.  Single flowers in its secondary flowering  Outer petals are reddish pink at the edges, the inner petals are the palest pink with a narrow deep pink stripe.  The stamens are a creamy white.  Flowers on old wood.  Blooms May, June and September.  Reaches 6 to 8 feet tall.  Prune lightly in spring or immediately after flowering.

'Piilu' also know as 'Little Duckling.' Considered by many as one of, if not the heaviest-blooming Clematis around, with 4" flowers continually from May right through October. The pale purple-pink petals are patterned with a broad dark-pink central streak. The early flowers are double while the later ones are single. Another outstanding characteristic, Piilu blooms from the top of the plant all the way down to the bottom, unlike others which leave the bottom bare. Grows 72" tall, 15" wide.

‘Pink Champagne.’  Deep rosy pink, very free flowering, compact plant.  Blooms May, June, August and September. 

‘Prince Charles.’  Profuse mauve-blue 4” flowers are semi-nodding with slightly twisted petals.  Blooms July into Sep.

‘Red Cardinal/Rouge Cardinal.’ 12’; 4-6” glowing crimson flowers with yellow stamens, June-Sept.; prune hard in spring.

‘Rosemoor.’  Reddish-purple 5-6” flowers bloom on both the previous season’s stems and on current season’s growth, giving it flowering period May to Sept.  The volume of flowers it produces over such a long period is rather staggering.

‘Ruutel.’  Magnificent flowers with a starry shape.  Measuring 6 to 7 inches wide, making it the larges red flowered clematis.  Blooms continuously through all summer.  Compact, growing 5 to 6 feet tall and 2 feet wide.  Grow in full to part sun in moist, well drained soil.  Pruning group 3.

‘Silver Moon.’  Very large 6”-7” silvery –mauve flowers.  Flowers have creamy-white anthers, and overlapping petals.  Blooms June, July and late August.  Does well in full to partial shade.

‘Snow Queen.’  A large white with 6” flowers in May, June and Aug.  Very free flowering.

‘Starburst’.  Outer petals are reddish-pink fading to a soft lavender with a profusion of stamens.  A stunning variety that is well suited for container gardening.  Reaches 6 to 8 feet tall and 18 inches wide.  Pruning group 2.

‘Sugar Candy.’  Repeat bloomer for the shade.  Huge, 7” luscious pink with deeper pink strip down the middle of each petal blooms are produced in lavish abundance during two big flushes, first in early summer and again in fall.  Best grown where not exposed to direct sunlight.  Cut back to 12” in March. 

‘The President.’  8-12'; bold purple flowers; long flowering May-September; vigorous, easy to grow; prune lightly in March.

‘Vanso Light Blue.’  Unique blue-violet and pale blue double flowers in spring and autumn.  A free flowering variety producing masses of flowers.  Reaches 6 to 8 feet tall and 18 inches wide.  Pruning group 2.

'Veronica's Choice.' Exceptional beautiful flowers! First blooms in early summer are large 6" doubles made up of layers of pale lavender to near white wavy and frilly petals. Later the second flush of blossoms appear being singles. Exquisite when mature. Grows 8-10', pruning group 2. 

‘Violet Charm.’  Very robust pale blue 7 to 9 inch flowers from June to September.  Grows 8 to 10 feet tall.  Pruning group 2.  Grow in full sun to part shade in moist, well drained soil.

'Vyvyan Pennel.' First flush of blossoms in early summer are 6-8" fully double violet-blue flushed with purple and carmine-red in the center. The second flush of blossoms in late summer and fall are lavender-blue singles. Grows 8-12'. Pruning group 2.

'Wildfire.' This stunning early large-flowered Clematis produces huge 6-8”, saturated violet purple flowers with a reddish purple bar.  The newest flowers are more of a magenta pink color and they deepen to violet purple as they mature.  A small tuft of purple anthers and white filaments appear in the center of each colorful blossom. This Polish selection is very long blooming, producing flowers from early summer through early fall. Use it to cover trellises, climb over shrubs or small trees, or to cover fences. Prunning group 2. Grows 8-10', sun to part shade.

‘Will Goodwin.’  12’: a true blue variety with large overlapping sepals and gold stamens, 6-8” flower diameter, does well even in northern exposure, blooms June-September, no pruning necessary.

DECUMARIA barbara ‘Barbara Ann,’ Climbing Hydrangea Vine.  Attractive, glossy green foliage on a climbing deciduous, vine, reaching 40 feet tall.  Produces aerial rootlets and must climb to flower.  2 to 3 inch clusters of white, fragrant flowers peak in late May.  Grow in part sun in moist, well drained soil.  Native.

DIOSCOREA batatas, Cinnamon Vine.  Twining vine with ornamental glossy hear-shaped leaves, sweet cinnamon scented yellowish-white inconspicuous flowers, aerial tubers and tuberous roots.  Grows 6 to 8 feet tall.  Grow in full sun to part shade. 

DOLICHOS, Hyacinth Bean.  Sun/part shade; annual that reseeds.

lablab:  wonderful climber which remains covered with delicately perfumed cup-shaped violet-purple flowers; foliage retained to the ground midsummer to frost; beans edible but deep  purple pods best left for ornamental value on plant.

GELSEMIUM sempervirens ‘Margarita,’ Hardy Carolina Jasmine.  A reliable zone 6 Gelsemium?  This is it!  A profuse display of clear yellow trumpet flowers in early summer with semievergreen foliage.   'Margarita' is a superior seedling selected by Don Jacobs of Eco Gardens in Decatur, Georgia.  With its much larger, more prominent flowers, it was superior in every way to common seedlings, so Jacobs named it for his wife.  He had no idea that it would survive winters to minus 25 F. as it has  known to do.  'Margarita' is a Gold Medal Award winner from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.  Grows 8-12’.

HUMULUS lupulus ‘Bianca,’ Hops.  Excellent ornamental vine with yellow-grape-like leaves that emerge yellow then mature to lime green, with reddish or sometimes pink stems.  Fast growing vine that needs support structure or can be grown on the ground.  Fascinating dangling pinecone-like fruiting structures appear in late summer and are used for brewing beer. Sun. 20'. Best grown in part shade out of afternoon sun.

HYDRANGEA, Climbing Hydrangea.  Sun or shade; flowers mid-summer to fall.

anomala petiolaris. The queen of the vines! Showy fragrant white lacecap flowers in late spring to early summer. Glossy dark green leaves turn gold in fall. Exfoliating rich colored bark brings more interest in fall and winter. Vigorous self clinging vine that grows best in part shade with east or north exposure.

a.p. ‘Miranda.'  Same as above with variegated green and yellow foliage.

a.p. 'Skyland Giant.' Cherished for its extra large lacecaps made up of masses of tiny fertile flowers ringed by loosely arranged, larger white florets. Lustrous, deep green leaves add to its immense appeal. Can grow 10-30.'

IPOMOEA, Morning Glory.  Sun;  annual.

alba, Moonflower:  6" fragrant morning glory-like white flowers open in the evening through early morning; shade extends bloom through early morning hours; vigorous, a real beauty.

x multifida, Cardinal Climber:  many small red flowers like mini morning glories; attractive dark green deeply lobed leaves; vigorous vine; a spectacular non-stop show of color.

‘Heavenly Blue’:  bright clear blue flowers shading lighter toward the center; flowers summer and fall; vigorous.

LATHYRUS, Perennial Sweet Pea.  Sun/part shade; blooms mid to late summer.

latifolius:  6-12'; flowers various shades of pink and white; very fragrant; attractive deep green foliage; good cut flower.

LONICERA,  Honeysuckle.  Sun; blooms summer.

pericyclymenum ‘Graham Thomas',’Wild Woodbine.  Sun/part shade; 20-30'; sweetly fragrant cream-white flowers summer until frost; discovered by English plantsman Graham Stuart Thomas.

x brownii ‘Dropmore Scarlet.’  Fast growing evergreen vine with red blossoms; heat tolerant.

x heckrotti ‘Gold Flame’ or sometimes called ‘Pink Lemonade.’  8-15'; carmine buds open to deep yellow blooms June-frost; fragrant; the most handsome climbing honeysuckle.

japonica ‘Halliana.’  Vigorous twining vine with pure white fragrant flowers that change to yellow in summer.  Reaches 15’-30’.

japonica ‘Purpurea.’   Rich purple-tinted, and dark green leaves.  Coral red flowers turn to yellow in summer.  Foliage turns deep purple in winter. 

reticulata 'Kintzley's Ghost.' A stunning vine with showy yellow flowers that are surrounded by circular bracts that start green then transform to silvery-white. The distinctive eucalyptus-like bracts remain on the vine all summer and well into fall. Very easy to grow, is not picky about soil, and is happy with moderate irrigation. Blooms in early summer. Sun to part shade. Grows 15'.

sempervirens, Trumpet Honeysuckle.  Fast growing 10-15’ vine with scarlet tubes with yellow insides.  Designated a Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant of Merit for its outstanding qualities.

sempervirens ‘Blanche Sandman.’  Coral blooms on this vigorous growing vine.   Creates a billowy mass on top of a structure if allowed to climb.   Proven insect and disease resistance.  Blooms May through frost.  Grows 6 to 8 feet tall.  Grow in partial shade.  Native.

sempervirens ‘Major Wheeler.’  Named after the former president of the NC Botanical Garden Foundation.  An extra long blooming version of our native coral honeysuckle.  Blooms in spring, drawing the first humming birds of the season.  Grow in full sun to part shade.  Grows 3 to 6 feet tall and wide.

PARTHENOCISSUS tricuspidata, Boston Ivy.  Popular clinging vine with purplsh new growth, maple-like leaves, maturing to green, then turning dark re-purple in fall.  Grows fast.  Full to part sun.  30-70’.

PASSIFLORA, Maypop, Passion Flower.  Sun; hardy native.

caerulea (incanata):  large showy purplish pink flowers appear in June and continue through the summer; showy seed pods.

SCHIZOPHRAGMA, Japanese Hydrangea Vine.  Part shade to shade.

hydrangiodes ‘Moonlight.’  Self clinging vine with attractive silver-patterned foliage.  Showy flat clusters of white flowers bloom in late spring and summer.  Thrives on walls and tree trunks, even blooming in shade.  Native to Japan and Korea.

VITIS, Grape.  Sun; deciduous vines, climbing by tendrils, with broad palmate leaves and producing clusters of juicy berries for table use or wine making.  Very ornamental.  May be used on fences, arbors or trellises with the additional reward of delicious fruit.

labrusca ‘Eastern Concord.’  Delicious blue-black grapes in midseason. 

vinifera ‘Purpurea,’ Purple-Leafed Grape.  Attractive rich purple-leafed ornamental for espalier and trellis.  Small to medium fruits in early fall.

WISTERIA.  Gorgeous 12” violet-purple flower clusters on vigorous, fast growing vine. 

Prune hard throughout the growing season and root prune to encourage flowering.  Sun to part shade.

frutescens ‘Amethyst Falls.’  This native, vigorous plant sports fragrant, 4 to 6 inch long cascading clusters of lavender-blue flowers.  Unlike other types of Wisteria, this selection blooms after foliage development.  Flowers June through August.  Can reach 20 to 30 feet.  Prefers moist soils in full sun to part shade.

macrostachya ‘Blue Moon.’  Blooms three times a year, in June, August and September.  Grows 20 feet each year.  Grow in sun to shade.

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