Blue Moon Wisteria Vine

Wisteria macrostachya 'Blue Moon'

Nature Hills Nursery

Reblooms up to Three Times Per Year for Extended Purple-Blue Fragrant Blooms
Cold Hardy: Thrives in Zones 3-9
Grows 25 ft Tall, 10 ft Wide
Showy Blue, Purple Blooms From Late Spring to Late Summer
Excellent Privacy Screen in Butterfly Gardens

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Plant Size

#2 Container - Trellis #3 Container - Trellis #3 Container - Tree Form

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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

Sunlight: Aim for a spot with at least six hours of direct, hot sun per day for the most prolific blooms. While it tolerates partial shade, you will experience significantly fewer flower clusters if it does not get adequate light.
Soil: This vine thrives in rich, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic to neutral. If your soil is heavy clay, incorporate plenty of coarse sand and compost to ensure sharp drainage, as Wisteria hates wet feet, which can lead to root rot.

Watering Requirements

During the first establishment year, keep the soil consistently moist, watering deeply twice a week in the absence of rain. Once mature, 'Blue Moon' is quite drought tolerant, though supplemental water is appreciated during extended hot, dry spells. Inconsistent watering or allowing the vine to dry out excessively will stress the plant, resulting in smaller overall blooms and a decrease in vigor.

Pruning Tips

This type of Wisteria blooms on new wood, making the pruning technique slightly easier than its Asian cousins. The best time for structural pruning is in late winter or early spring before new growth begins, cutting back side shoots to three to five buds to direct the plant's energy. A light summer pruning immediately after the first bloom cycle will tidy the vine and encourage a respectable second flush of flowers. Think of the pruning as a necessary haircut to manage the vine's aggressive nature and maximize next year’s flowers.

Fertilizer Needs

If your Wisteria is slow to bloom, a yearly application of a high-phosphorus fertilizer, such as a 5-10-5, applied in early spring can help push flower bud production. What to avoid: Do not feed it with a high-nitrogen lawn fertilizer, especially late in the season. Excessive nitrogen encourages robust leaf and vine growth at the expense of flowers, resulting in a beautiful, green vine with disappointing blooms.

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Understanding Our Container Sizes

At Nature Hills, our plants are sold in industry-standard nursery containers. You will notice we use the word "container" rather than "gallon." Container numbers follow a nursery trade size standard, not liquid volume. The number tells you the plant's size category and general maturity level. A larger container means a more established plant with a stronger root system.

Container Sizes

Quart

Plant age: 6 months to 1 year
Best for: Ground covers, perennials, ornamental grasses
What to expect: Our smallest and most affordable size. Well-suited for planting in multiples across a large area. Allow 1 to 2 seasons for full establishment.

#1 Container

Plant age: 1 to 2 years
Best for: Shrubs, perennials, smaller trees
What to expect: About the size of a large coffee can. A well-developed root system in a manageable size. Good value choice when you have time to let the plant grow into the space over a season or two.

#2 Container

Plant age: 2 to 3 years
Best for: Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment
What to expect: A noticeable step up from a #1 in both plant size and root development. Good choice when you want visible presence without going to a larger size.

#3 Container

Plant age: 3 to 4 years
Best for: Most plants, most situations — flowering trees, shade trees, evergreen shrubs
What to expect: Our most popular size. Strong, developed root system. Plants in a #3 container make an immediate visual impact from day one. If you want a head start rather than waiting seasons for a plant to fill in, this is typically the right choice.

#5 Container and Larger

Plant age: 4 to 5+ years
Best for: Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact
What to expect: Large, mature plants ready to make an immediate statement in your landscape. We also carry #7 and larger sizes for select varieties.

Why "Container" and Not "Gallon"?

Nursery container sizes follow an industry trade standard established for the nursery and horticulture industry. The number is a size designation, not a measurement of liquid volume. Actual soil volume varies by plant type, root mass, and growing medium. Using "container" is the accurate industry term. When you see #1, #2, or #3, think of it as the plant's size tier, not a gallon measurement.

Root Pouch Containers

Some Nature Hills plants arrive in a Root Pouch, a breathable fabric container made from 100% recycled materials. Root Pouches encourage denser root development through air pruning, which discourages root circling and promotes a stronger, more fibrous root ball at the time of planting.

Plants growing in Root Pouch fabric containers, showing the breathable woven fabric construction

There are two types. Knowing which one you have changes how you plant:

Degradable (brown or tan fabric): Plant the entire pouch directly in the ground. The fabric breaks down naturally in the soil over time.
Non-degradable (black or gray fabric): Remove the pouch before planting. Cut the bottom open with scissors, then peel the sides away. The fibrous root ball will hold its shape.

Not sure which type you have? Check the tag on your plant or contact us and we will confirm.

Full Root Pouch planting guide

Choosing the Right Size

Size	Plant Age	Best For
Quart	6 mo to 1 yr	Ground covers, perennials, grasses. Budget-friendly for mass plantings.
#1 Container	1 to 2 yrs	Shrubs, perennials, small trees. Value choice for patient gardeners.
#2 Container	2 to 3 yrs	Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment.
#3 Container	3 to 4 yrs	Most plants. Immediate visual impact. Our most popular size.
#5 and larger	4+ yrs	Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact.

Still not sure which size is right for your project? Our plant specialists are happy to help. Contact us and we will point you in the right direction.

Plant specifications
Plant Characteristics	Cold hardy, Fast-growing, Flowering, Fragrant, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts pollinators, Disease resistant
Hardiness Zone	5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Sunlight	Full sun
Height	25 ft
Width	10 ft
Watering Needs	Moderate
Preferred Soil	Clay, Loamy, Peaty
Growth Rate	Fast
Growth Habit	Climbing
Plant Life Cycle	Perennial
Blooms In	Spring, Summer
Flower Color	Blue, Purple
Fragrant	Yes
Pet Safety	Toxic to pets
Suitable Space	Outdoors
Plant Name	Wisteria
Botanical Name	Wisteria macrostachya 'Blue Moon'
Species	macrostachya
Cultivar	Blue Moon
Class	Magnoliopsida
Does Not Ship To	AK, HI, ID, MT, PR

Blue Moon Wisteria Blooms Up to Three Times Per Year!

The deliciously fragrant Blue Moon Wisteria (Wisteria macrostachya 'Blue Moon') features those amazing, long racemes of sweetly scented, purple, and blue flowers everyone knows and loves. But this variety can rebloom from June until the first frost.

Blue Moon Wisteria Vine is perfect for decorating an arbor or pergola, with the outstanding flowers dripping down beneath the foliage. The stems twine counter-clockwise and grow fast - reaching up to 15 to 20 feet!

The flowers are fragrant and are born in enormous clusters that can be up to a foot long. They hang from this vigorous plant almost like clusters of grapes. The flowers have a lot of purple on the outside of the buds and grow in a fabulous mix of blues and purples. The colors are darker when they first open and can fade as the flowers age. This is a 'must-have' for the garden!

Blue Moon can flower 3 times in a single season! It's a very versatile flowering vine that loves the sun and will perform beautifully with little care needed!

Pollinators and Hummingbirds will flock to the blossoms and Children will remember this plant fondly. What an incredible way to introduce them to the wonder of nature.

And for yourself? You'll delight in an early morning or late evening walk under your Blue Moon oasis. Site this so you can enjoy it! Perhaps you'd find it most useful as a living shade screening the deck just outside your bedroom? Or let it grow over the patio pergola to bring fragrance and life to your backyard.

Also known as Blue Moon Kentucky Wisteria, this is an excellent cultivar of the American Wisteria vine. Order this stunning vine today!

How to Use Blue Moon Wisteria in the Landscape

People love using Wisteria flowering vine for a sophisticated look on sturdy structures to shade high-profile, sunny areas. Once it's established, it will grow quickly. Trust us, you will want the flowers up close to see and smell them near your entrance or patio areas.

Like all Wisteria, Blue Moon is perfect for large, sturdy, free-standing arbors, pergolas, posts, trellises, fences, or terrace walls. You'll love the vertical design element in your landscape. It will soften angles and hard surfaces and become a magnificent centerpiece.

Take a page from history and plant one on a sturdy obelisk for a vertical accent in the garden. Or, repeat a series of obelisks for a fantastic formal focal point. Grow several along the length of a pergola as a perfect choice to add structure to a formal landscape.

Carefully train your plant as a flat pruned espalier against a wall or on a trellis. You may have seen them planted on either side of an entrance and trained up and over the top for a very dramatic effect—especially when in bloom.

But don't box this beautiful plant in, as you can easily use it in more naturalized and informal settings. Turn an eyesore into an asset by growing Blue Moon to cover any chain link fences. Provide careful direction and spread out the growth so it covers the lower portion and along the top of the fence.

Wisteria can also be grown to cover rock walls or rock piles. People even use them as a groundcover to scramble over rocky and poor soils and rock outcroppings.

Maybe you still have one of those old TV antennae towers or a windmill frame still in place that is crying for a wonderful adornment? Hide it with Blue Moon!

Imagine hosting a get-together in your outdoor kitchen when Blue Moon is blooming. This dramatic display will be the conversation starter you need to get your guests mingling together.

Please plan ahead when planting Blue Moon Wisteria. It must be sited and trained only on sturdy structures that will be able to support the considerable weight of the mature vine. You'll want to enjoy this experience for years, so give it a "permanent" (and prominent) spot in your garden. Try up-lighting the vines with small exterior lights at night to amplify the impact.

Wisteria can be trained to make fantastic smaller trees! Train your Vine on a sturdy stake in a sunny location to create your own Blue Moon Wisteria Tree. Remove any branches along the main trunk (or use several trunks to support the plant). Then trim the plant to encourage branching and to form a somewhat rounded head on the plant for a fantastic flower display that simply drips with fragrant flower clusters.

Gorgeous Flower Clusters Up to A Foot Long
Fragrant Purple Flowers Fade to Light Lavender-Blue
Multiple Color Shades All Blooming at the Same Time
Reblooms Up to Three Times a Year
Excellent Vine for Cut Flowers
Covers Sturdy Structures Beautifully
Fast-Growing Deciduous Vine
Hummingbirds Love the Flowers!
Specimens On Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises & Fences

#ProPlantTips for Care

Blue Moon Wisteria is one of the best selections to grow in colder regions. It’s hardy down to USDA growing zone 4! That's cold! Some have even grown it in hardiness zone 3 and reported that it has done just fine for them when planted in a protected location.

It is important to site your plant in a sunny, well-drained location, as they grow fast and will quickly develop many new roots and develop a lot of top growth. They are more difficult to move once planted, so pick the right spot.

Be sure that you have heavy-duty support for the plant to grow on. For the single-stem, and tree-form plants, make sure the main trunk support is thick and solid to support the top until the trunk thickens enough to support it on its own. Use big, well-built structures to grow it on. Ensure that your fence, trellis, tower, or pergola is strong and sturdy as the plant will grow big and heavy.

It will adapt to well-drained soils but really loves moist, slightly acidic soils best. Give it a moderate amount of water on a regular basis, and mulch with pine needles to keep the root systems nice and cool.

Avoid planting directly in the lawn because lawn fertilizers are heavy on nitrogen and may delay flowering, so please limit exposure to them by mulching a bed for your Blue Moon. Use Dr. Earth Acid Lovers Organic and Natural Premium Fertilizer, following the directions on the package.

Many times, Wisteria can take years before they make flowers so a bit of patience may be needed at planting to allow the plant to develop enough wood to make some nice flowers. Although Wisteria can grow in partial shade, you simply will not see the flower power that Blue Moon can put out so keep it in those hot, sunny locations that they love best. See our #ProPlantTips Garden Blog for all your Wisteria Care needs.

Pruning Wisteria

Do a light pruning right after the first set of flowers has finished to shape and maintain your plants as needed. Careful pruning is needed so the flower buds are not removed.

As summer heat brings on new spires of growth, you may want to shorten them up a bit. Leave half of that new growth and that is the flowers to develop as the plant gets old enough to flower nicely.

Easy to Grow in Sunny, Well-Drained Locations
Regular Moisture
Loves Fertility - Avoid High-Nitrogen Fertilizer
Extremely Cold Hardy
Deer Leave This Plant Alone in Most Areas

There is nothing like a Wisteria Vine in full bloom, and Blue Moon is an outstanding reblooming, hardy variety! Order from the experts at Nature Hills today!

Wisteria FAQ

How invasive is Blue Moon Wisteria?

Wisteria Vines are vigorous growers, so unmanaged vines can overtake an area, and they have rooting surface runners in optimal conditions.

How long does it take for a Blue Moon Wisteria to bloom?

Wisteria Vines should bloom 3 to 4 years after being established. A Wisteria can be slow to bloom when exposed to less than full sun settings, exposed to excess lawn fertilizer, and moisture access.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where to buy wisteria near me?

Blue Moon Wisteria is widely available from quality nurseries and garden centers that specialize in perennial vines. This fast-growing American cultivar reaches 15-20 feet and thrives in sunny locations. Look for nurseries that can provide proper planting guidance for structural support.

How big does wisteria get?

Blue Moon Wisteria reaches 15-20 feet and grows fast once established. The flower clusters can stretch up to a foot long, creating dramatic cascades of fragrant blooms. Make sure you have a sturdy pergola or arbor to support its vigorous growth, available at naturehills.com.

What planting zones is Blue Moon Wisteria hardy in?

Blue Moon Wisteria is hardy in USDA zones 4-9. This American native variety is more cold-tolerant than Asian wisteria species, making it suitable for most temperate climates. Plant in full sun with sturdy support structures to handle its vigorous 15-20 foot growth.

What type of soil does Blue Moon Wisteria prefer?

Blue Moon Wisteria thrives in well-draining soil and isn't particularly fussy about soil type. This vigorous vine adapts to various conditions as long as drainage is good. Plant in full sun for best flowering and ensure your soil doesn't stay waterlogged.

Is Blue Moon Wisteria deer resistant?

Blue Moon Wisteria is generally deer resistant due to its woody stems and bitter taste. Deer typically avoid wisteria vines, making this fragrant climber a reliable choice for areas with deer pressure. For best results, plant in full sun where it can reach 15-20 feet on sturdy structures available at naturehills.com.

Does Blue Moon Wisteria require regular pruning to control its growth?

Blue Moon Wisteria grows vigorously to 15-20 feet and benefits from regular pruning to maintain shape and encourage blooming. Since it can flower up to three times per season from June until frost, prune lightly after each bloom cycle. Focus on removing spent flowers and controlling wayward growth to keep it manageable on your structure.

Blue Moon Wisteria Vine

Wisteria macrostachya 'Blue Moon'