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Products > Wisteria sinensis 'Cooke's Purple'   Wisteria sinensis 'Cooke's Purple' - Purple Chinese Wisteria THIS LISTING FOR INFORMATION ONLY - WE NO LONGER GROW THIS PLANT    Habit and Cultural Information Category: Vine Family: Fabaceae = Pea Family Origin: China (Asia) Flower Color: Purple Bloomtime: Spring/Summer Height: Climbing (Vine) Width: Spreading Exposure: Sun or Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: < 0 °F Wisteria sinensis 'Cooke's Purple' (Purple Chinese Wisteria) - A woody deciduous vine that can climb 20-30 feet and as wide with leaves that are divided into 11-13 pointed leaflets. In the spring while the leaves are just budding out, this vine produces foot long clusters of fragrant lilac-purple flowers. These clusters hang below the foliage, creating a spectacular show. Grows in full sun to partial shade with occasional watering. Hardy to below 0° F. This variety is known to occasionally rebloom in the summer. We really love this classic vine but we can't source this plant free of Wisteria Mosaic Virus and while this may not be a problem in hotter areas, in our climate plants do not outpace this virus and foliage remains yellow and disfigured.  This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Wisteria sinensis 'Cooke's Purple' .     [MORE INFO]