Loved by some and disliked by others, Wisteria is a complicated plant that features bountiful purple blooms in eye-catching cascades.Here we’ll take you through everything you need to know about Wisteria flower.
Wisterias symbolize romance in most cultures where the plants are native. In Korea in particular, the Wister flower carries the meaning of devotion that transcends death.
The common name Wisteria refers to an entire genus of related plants. There are currently 10 Wisteria species included in the genus, all of them flowering.
All of the various types of Wisteria generally grow as climbing vines, although they also have the unique ability to grow as self-supporting small trees if there is no support nearby.
The Asian varieties of this genus that feature the most beautiful flowers and attractive fragrances were only discovered in the 1800s by European botanists, although they had been cultivated for centuries in their native ranges.
Wisteria is both the common and scientific name for the plant. Multiple sources claim that the plant’s name was given in honor of Caspar Wistar, an American physician.