Wisteria Seeds – Black Dragon

Wisteria ‘Black Dragon’ is a highly admired variety known for its rich, deep purple to violet blooms that hang gracefully in long clusters. This vigorous climbing plant adds a dramatic and elegant look to gardens, pergolas, and fences. The Black Dragon variety is celebrated for its double-petaled blossoms that release a pleasant, sweet fragrance during late spring to early summer. Once established, this hardy plant provides a breathtaking display every year, making it a favorite among landscape designers and home gardeners.

Features:

• Produces deep violet, double-petaled hanging flower clusters.

• Fragrant blooms enhance garden ambiance.

• Ideal for pergolas, trellises, and arbors.

• Long-lived woody climber with rapid growth.

• Attracts bees and butterflies to the garden.

• Resistant to most common pests and adaptable to various soil types.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Wisteria floribunda ‘Black Dragon’

• Common Name (US): Wisteria

• Plant Type: Deciduous perennial vine

• Bloom Color: Deep purple to violet

• Bloom Form: Double-petaled racemes

• Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer

• Mature Height: Up to 20–30 feet with support

• Spread: 8–10 feet

• Sunlight Requirement: Full sun (minimum 6 hours daily)

• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile loam

• Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not soggy

• Germination Time: 15–25 days

• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast once established

• Sowing Method:

  • Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before sowing.

  • Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost danger passes.

• Spacing: 10–12 feet apart for optimal growth

• Growing Season: Spring to Fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

• Best Planting Months (by Zone):

  • Zones 5–6: April to May

  • Zones 7–9: February to April

• Use: Arbors, fences, trellises, pergolas, and landscape decoration