Wisteria sin. 'Prolific'

Wisteria sinensis "Prolific", called "chinese wisteria" in Dutch, is a vigorously upright, deciduous climber with dark green feathery leaves consisting of 7 to 13 pointed, elliptical, leaflets. This wisteria blooms in May and June with abundant lilac-blue pleasantly fragrant flowers in hanging racemes. Later in late summer followed by velvety green legumes. Wisteria sinensis "Prolific" likes a position in full sun or partial shade with a southern or western orientation. The plant is hardy, very drought tolerant, tolerates sea wind and air pollution, attracts bees and butterflies and also gives a decorative golden yellow autumn color.