American Wisteria (Wisteria frutescens)

Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Wisteria frutescens is a deciduous Climber growing to 12 m (39ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from June to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The fresh flowers are eaten in tossed green salads. They are said to be excellent when dipped in batter and fried in oil as fritters. — The fresh flowers are eaten in tossed green salads.; They are said to be excellent when dipped in batter and fried in oil as fritters.

Habitat & North American Range

Clambering over cliffs and trees on woodland edges in low moist ground. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)