Wisteria brachybotrys
Wisteria brachybotrys
- Native to:
- China | Japan
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Wisteria
- Species:
- Wisteria brachybotrys
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 1000 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Colors:
- violet, purple, blue
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
black-headed fireworm (Sparganothis pilleriana)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Fragrant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 21–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water) followed by cold stratification for 30-60 days.
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