Milletia reticulata

Evergreen or tropical wisteria

HARDINESS: Zones 7-10
MATURE HEIGHT AND SPREAD: vine 20-30'
CLASSIFICATION: Vine
LANDSCAPE USE: Best use is on a trellis, fence or gazebo.
CHARACTERISTICS: Fast growing deciduous woody vine is a late spring/early summer bloomer that does well in full sun or light shade. The compound leaves are cupped and leathery. Pendulous clusters of dark purple flowers resemble wisteria blooms and re-bloom often if deadheaded.

 

 

Photo: Stephen G. Pategas

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