Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Australia
China, Eastern United States, Japan, Korea
Types
Not available
Chinese Wisteria, Japanese wisteria, Silky wisteria, American wisteria
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Forest edges, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Pink, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Mid Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Aphids, Canker, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Shady Tree, Showy Tree, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Wisteria
Common Name
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
Wisteria
In Hindi
Blue Hibiscus
Wisteria
In German
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
Glyzinien
In French
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
Glycines
In Spanish
Azul árbol del hibisco
Glicinas
In Greek
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
γλυκίνη
In Portuguese
Árvore azul do hibiscus
Glicínias
In Polish
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
Wisteria
In Latin
Hibiscus lignum blue
Wisteria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Malvaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Hibisceae
Millettieae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Hibiscus and Wisteria
Season and care of Blue Hibiscus and Wisteria is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Hibiscus and Wisteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wisteria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wisteria is Clay, Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wisteria is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Blue Hibiscus and Wisteria Physical Information
Blue Hibiscus and Wisteria physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Wisteria height is 10.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Hibiscus and Wisteria are as follows:
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Wisteria flower color: Pink, Purple and Violet
- Wisteria leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Wisteria
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Wisteria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wisteria pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wisteria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.