This wisteria blooms profusely with 9-20 inch, pendulous, lavender flower This wisteria blooms profusely with 9-20 inch, pendulous, lavender flower clusters just before the foliage appears in the spring, and then reblooms during the growing season with smaller racemes. This vigorous vine requires a sturdy structure to support it. Botanical Name- Wisteria floribunda ‘Betty Tam’ Pronunciation- wis-TEER-ee-uh flor-ih-BUN-duh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- Mature Height- 30 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Average, well drained, very adaptable Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- Lavender blue Bloom Time- Spring + Late Summer Companion Plants- Nepeta ‘Walker’s Low’ – long-bloom synergy, pollinators Fauna Attracted- Bees, hummingbirds, butterflies (check invasiveness for non-native types) Plant Habit- Vine
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C14 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune aggressively twice a year (summer and winter) to control growth; water regularly. Trimming Instructions- Prune twice a year: in late winter to shape and mid-summer to control growth. Fertilization Instructions- Use a low-nitrogen fertilizer (e.g., 5-10-10) in early spring; moderate feeding need. Too much nitrogen in clay can reduce blooms and encourage rampant vines. Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone Possible Issues- Wisteria borer, powdery mildew
