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Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls'

Amethyst Falls American wisteria

Cultivar-specific Amethyst Falls wisteria. Web-sized preview of the original photograph.

Short, fragrant lavender-purple flower clusters appear after the leaves emerge, with a possible second flush later. This American wisteria is less rampant than Asian wisterias but still needs a sturdy support. Prune after flowering; shorten long shoots again as needed in summer.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun for best flowering
Mature size: 15–25 ft. with support tall × 10–15 ft. wide
Water: Average; well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9
Bloom: Lavender-purple; late spring, possible repeat

Sizes & prices

#3$59.99
#3 30" trellNew reliable blooming wisteria$64.99
#5$64.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Generally resistant; not deer-proof.
Drought: Water during establishment; tolerant once rooted.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Pollinators & wildlife

Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Native range

Native range / parentage: The parent species is native to the southeastern United States, including Kentucky. Cultivated selection of a Kentucky-native species; not wild local stock.
Tristate native status: The parent species is native to the southeastern United States, including Kentucky.

Safety & handling: Wisteria seeds and pods are toxic if eaten.

Cats, dogs & horses: NC State Extension lists this exact wisteria cultivar as having a pet-ingestion risk. Keep seed pods and other plant parts out of reach.

If a pet eats a potentially toxic plant, contact your veterinarian promptly.

Seasonal interest

Bloom: Late-spring purple clusters; a later repeat is possible.

Growing & care

Support: Twining woody stems; substantial arbor or pergola

Train a few main stems while young. Prune after flowering and again as needed to keep growth off gutters and small trees.

Sources & photo credits

NC State Extension

Kew Science, Plants of the World Online

Photo: David J. Stang · CC BY-SA 4.0

Reviewed September 25, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.