American wisteria

American wisteria (Wisteria frutescens) is a vine native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green. It has purple flowers which appear in spring.
It grows rapidly from two or more stems to a height of about 50 feet with roots at least 12 inches deep, and has a lifespan over 250 years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is suitable for growing in a nursery. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, seed. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a high chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4-7, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.
== Uses and Relationships ==
It is moderately good at fixing nitrogen, potentially benefiting other plants. If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of high value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Wisteria frutescens profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Wisteria Category:Native vines Category:North American natives Category:Commercially available natives Category:Purple-flowered natives Category:Spring blooming natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Rapid-growing natives Category:Spreading natives Category:Self-seeding natives Category:Natives between 50 and 75 feet tall Category:Shade-tolerant natives Category:Medium moisture demand natives Category:Drought intolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs