Friday, May 21, 2010

What is this plant?

It is a vine that grows purple flowers. They grow in clusters like grapes. Is this a wisteria and if it is, how hardy are they?

What is this plant?
YES IT IS A WHISTERIA. THEY GROW WILD IN THE EASTERN STATES. COLD HARDY TO -40 F SO REALLY CAN GROW JUST ABOUT ANYWHERE IN THE US
Reply:Quisqualis indica also flowers like that with never ending flowers.
Reply:Here are some images of wisteria: http://www.flora-toskana.de/onlineshop2/...





They are very hardy, especially as they mature. The vine is woody and gets pretty thick. They are actually considered an invasive species (they will take over a garden and they grow very fast). But, they are very attractive when in full bloom. I had a couple of vines that got included under the tent when I had termite fumigation done on the house. They lost all their foliage, but came back just fine.
Reply:Sounds a lot like Wisteria.





They are so hardy, they're considered "weedy" in a lot of areas.


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