Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
China, Eastern United States, Japan, Korea
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Chinese Wisteria, Japanese wisteria, Silky wisteria, American wisteria
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, River side
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vine/Liana
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, Violet
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, when new, water every week
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale
Head smut, Rust, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Healing, Stomach pain, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Sometimes used for making wine
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree, Street Trees
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Wisteria
LOBELIA siphilitica
Common Name
Wisteria
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
In Hindi
Wisteria
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
In German
Glyzinien
Great Blue Lobelia
In French
Glycines
Great Lobelia bleu
In Spanish
Glicinas
Gran Lobelia azul
In Greek
γλυκίνη
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
In Portuguese
Glicínias
Grande Lobelia azul
In Polish
Wisteria
Great Blue Lobelia
In Latin
Wisteria
Blue Lobelia
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Campanulales
Family
Fabaceae
Lobeliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Millettieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Lobelioideae
Season and Care of Wisteria and Great Blue Lobelia
Season and care of Wisteria and Great Blue Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Wisteria and Great Blue Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wisteria season is Spring and Great Blue Lobelia season is Spring. The type of soil for Wisteria is Clay, Loamy, Sandy and for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Wisteria is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wisteria and Great Blue Lobelia Physical Information
Wisteria and Great Blue Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Wisteria height is 10.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Wisteria and Great Blue Lobelia are as follows:
Wisteria flower color: Pink, Purple and Violet
Wisteria leaf color: Green
Great Blue Lobelia flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Great Blue Lobelia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wisteria and Great Blue Lobelia
Care of Wisteria and Great Blue Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Great Blue Lobelia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Wisteria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Great Blue Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.