{"product_id":"blue-moon-wisteria","title":"Blue Moon Wisteria","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCold-Hardy, Reblooming Wisteria with Fragrant Lavender-Blue Racemes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Moon Wisteria (\u003cem\u003eWisteria macrostachya\u003c\/em\u003e 'Blue Moon') makes the dream of wisteria possible in cold country. A selection of our native Kentucky wisteria, it's hardy to roughly -40°F and blooms reliably with fragrant, foot-long lavender-blue racemes — then reblooms two or three more times through summer. It's far better behaved than the aggressive Asian wisterias, but still a strong vine that needs a sturdy structure. Whether you're draping an arbor in Edina, framing a pergola in Maple Grove, or adding romance to a Woodbury garden — Blue Moon brings true wisteria to zone 4b–5a (and colder) yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlue Moon Wisteria Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWisteria macrostachya\u003c\/em\u003e 'Blue Moon'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous woody climbing vine (native Kentucky wisteria)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–25 feet on a strong support; vigorous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours) for the most blooms; tolerates part shade with fewer flowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate — consistent moisture in well-draining soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a); hardy to about -40°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, well-draining; amend Minnesota clay-loam with compost. Avoid high-nitrogen feeding, which delays bloom.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFragrant lavender-blue racemes (~12 inches) in late spring, reblooming 2–3 more times in summer; on new and old wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrong vine, but far less aggressive than Asian wisterias\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExceptional — to about -40°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlue Moon Wisteria Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eArbors and pergolas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cascading racemes are made to drip from a sturdy arbor or pergola in a Plymouth garden, where you can stand beneath them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrant focal vine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts sweet scent and repeat bloom make it a centerpiece near a patio or entry in Eden Prairie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNative-based pollinator vine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a native-species selection, it supports bees while staying manageable, unlike invasive Asian wisterias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Blue Moon Wisteria in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring (late April–May) and early fall (late August–September) are both excellent. Avoid summer heat, and never plant after mid-October — frost-heaving kills new roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Blue Moon Wisteria\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a strong, permanent support first — a heavy arbor or pergola. Mature wisteria is heavy and long-lived; flimsy trellises will fail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a full-sun site for the best bloom. Dig 2–3× the root width.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackfill with native soil plus compost. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizer, which pushes leaves over flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater in well and mulch 2–3 inches, kept off the trunk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrain a main stem up the support and tie as it grows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune twice a year — midsummer and late winter — cutting back long whippy shoots to encourage flowering spurs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Blue Moon Wisteria in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeks 1–2: Every 2–3 days, deep and slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1–2: Every 3–4 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 3–6: Weekly; keep evenly moist while establishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop watering 2–3 weeks before ground freeze (typically late October in the Twin Cities).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater during dry spells, especially in summer heat. Established wisteria is fairly drought-tolerant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow soon will it bloom?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Moon flowers younger than Asian wisterias — often within 2–3 years — and reblooms through summer once established. Full sun, lean soil, and proper pruning speed things along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it as aggressive as the wisteria I've heard horror stories about?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — those are Asian wisterias. Blue Moon is a native Kentucky wisteria: vigorous and needing a strong support, but far more manageable and not invasive here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it's the hardiest wisteria available, surviving to about -40°F, which is why it's the one wisteria that reliably blooms in our climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimbing Hydrangea — a shade-tolerant flowering vine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJackmanii Clematis — an easy, classic flowering vine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutumn Revolution Bittersweet — a native vine with fall berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54312966226225,"sku":null,"price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/blue-moon-wisteria.jpg?v=1779557843","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/blue-moon-wisteria","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}