Wisteria Vine | Climbing Double Purple Flowering Plant | Wisteria floribunda ‘Black Dragon’ | Fragrant Garden Trellis Plant

Create a dramatic, cascading display with Wisteria ‘Black Dragon’, a rare Japanese wisteria prized for its deep purple, double flowers and rich fragrance. This vigorous climbing vine produces long, trailing clusters of richly colored blooms that bring elegance and vertical beauty to any garden.

🌟 Why Gardeners Love ‘Black Dragon’

• 🌸 Rare double, deep purple blooms (unlike standard wisteria)
• 🌿 Long, cascading flower clusters (6–18 inches)
• 🌺 Highly fragrant spring flowers
• 🌱 Fast-growing climbing vine for vertical impact
• 🐝 Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

🌱 Plant Details

Common Name: Wisteria ‘Black Dragon’
Scientific Name: Wisteria floribunda ‘Black Dragon’ (‘Yae-kokuryu’)
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Watering: Regular watering to keep soil moist
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
Hardiness Zones: 5–9
Growth Habit: Vining, can reach heights of 20–30 ft with support
Format: Live plant or seeds available

🌿 Perfect For

• Pergolas, arbors & trellises
• Covering fences and walls
• Creating shaded outdoor spaces
• Statement vertical garden features
• Cottage & romantic garden designs

🌿 Care Tips

• Plant in full sun for best flowering
• Provide strong support (heavy vine when mature)
• Prune twice yearly to control size and improve blooms
• Keep roots cool with mulch or groundcover
• Allow time to establish—can take a season or two to bloom heavily