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Wisteria

Wisteria sinensis
In the United States: Invasive · also called Chinese wisteria
Listed as invasive. Check local regulations — several jurisdictions restrict planting.

Honeybees visit wisteria flowers for nectar and pollen during its early spring bloom, providing a moderate early-season forage source when other options may be limited. Peak bloom aligns with warming temperatures in late spring, producing fragrant pendulous racemes that attract foragers. As a vigorous woody vine, it requires strong structural support and regular pruning to promote flowering and prevent overgrowth; note that seeds and pods are toxic to livestock but nectar poses no known risk to bees.

Nectarmedium
Pollenmedium
Bloom (US) April–May
TypePerennial
Sunfull
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