Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants
  
Flowering Plants
  
Origin
China, Eastern United States, Japan, Korea
  
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
  
Types
Chinese Wisteria, Japanese wisteria, Silky wisteria, American wisteria
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Forest edges, River side
  
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
8-1
  
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
  
Habit
Vine/Liana
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, Violet
  
White, Pink, Lavender, 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
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Oblong
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
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
  
Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, when new, water every week
  
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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 leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale
  
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Flying insects
  
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Itchiness
  
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Aging, Antispasmodic
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Sometimes used for making wine
  
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree, Street Trees
  
Cutflower, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
Wisteria
  
PHLOX maculata
  
Common Name
Wisteria
  
Meadow Phlox
  
In Hindi
Wisteria
  
मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा
  
In German
Glyzinien
  
Wiese Phlox
  
In French
Glycines
  
Meadow Phlox
  
In Spanish
Glicinas
  
prado Phlox
  
In Greek
γλυκίνη
  
Meadow Phlox
  
In Portuguese
Glicínias
  
Meadow Phlox
  
In Polish
Wisteria
  
łąka Phlox
  
In Latin
Wisteria
  
Phlox meadow
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Anthophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Dicotyledonae
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Solanales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Polemoniaceae
  
Genus
Wisteria
  
Phlox
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Millettieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Faboideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Wisteria and Meadow Phlox
Season and care of Wisteria and Meadow Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Wisteria and Meadow Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wisteria season is Spring and Meadow Phlox season is Spring. The type of soil for Wisteria is Clay, Loamy, Sandy and for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Wisteria is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wisteria and Meadow Phlox Physical Information
Wisteria and Meadow Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Wisteria height is 10.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Wisteria and Meadow Phlox are as follows:
Wisteria flower color: Pink, Purple and Violet
Wisteria leaf color: Green
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wisteria and Meadow Phlox
Care of Wisteria and Meadow Phlox 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 Meadow Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wisteria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.