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Wisteria 'Aunt Dee Kentucky': Hardy, Lilac Blue 8-12 Inch Clusters

Wisteria 'Aunt Dee Kentucky'

A proven hardy selection graced with 8- to 12-inch long clusters of lilac blue flowers. Superb for covering a trellis, pillar, fence, rail, or arbor. Tolerates wet soils better and more restrained than Asian wisterias. Native to the southeast U.S. Deciduous.

Growing Specifications

Light: Full Sun
Water: Moderate
Height: 15–35 feet (vine length)
Spread: (variable)

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