We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. American wisteria (Wisteria frutescens) and Kentucky wisteria (Wisteria macrostachya) are non-invasive wisteria varieties that'll add deep ...

‘Nivea’ is less fragrant but has longer clusters of white blooms. Kentucky wisteria ( W. macrostachys) reaches 15-25 feet and has 8-12-inch-long flower clusters that are packed tight with blooms. Some ...

the American wisteria (Wisteria frutescens) or the Kentucky wisteria (W. frutescens, variety 'Macrostachya'). Both flower in May and June, about a month later than the Oriental ones, escaping freezes.

Another native wisteria is Kentucky wisteria, Wisteria frutescens var. macrostachya, a distinctive variety found in the southeast, including its namesake state of Kentucky. American wisteria ...

Who is right? Answer: Your brother wins this one. Most species of wisteria grow south of Minnesota but one, Kentucky wisteria or Wisteria macrostachys, is hardy here and is carried by local nurseries.