Callerya megasperma - native wisteria

Callerya megasperma – Native Wisteria

This twining vine is native to northern coastal NSW and southern Queensland, so suits sub-tropical areas. It bears large trusses of purple pea flowers in late winter to spring, which resemble the exotic wisteria, but this vine is an evergreen. It has handsome glossy leaves, so is attractive even when not in flower. It is a good butterfly attracting plant. It can grow tall, scrambling to the top of trees in the wild, but can be controlled with regular pruning.

It used to be known as Millettia megasperma.


Plant Information

Plant Type - Climber
Common Name - Native Wisteria
Scientific Name - Callerya megasperma
Family - Fabaceae
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Minimum Height - 4
Maximum Height - 20
Minimum Width - 1
Maximum Width - 10
Flower Colour - Purple, Mauve
Flowering Time - Spring, Winter
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam
Plant Environment - Cottage garden
Climate Zone - Tropical, Sub-tropical, Warm temperate
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method - Seed, Softwood cutting, Semihardwood cutting
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Feature plant
Special Uses - Fast growing
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies, Other insects
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