Liana (Climbing Vine) Wisteria floribunda [Japanese Wisteria] Use plants propagated vegetatively from heavy-flowering clones, as much variation exists in flowering. Some find it difficult to induce flowering. Too much nitrogen may promote more vegetative than flower bud formation. Can damage light-weight supporting structures, as vine can develop several inches in diameter.
Liana (Climbing Vine) Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls' [Amethyst Falls Wisteria] Slower growth, more compact habit, and slightly smaller foliage than the species
Liana (Climbing Vine) Wisteria sinensis [Chinese Wisteria] Tolerant of widely different conditions once established, but this plant does not like being transplanted and establishment is sometimes slow. Once established, though, can even become invasive. Can be pruned as a standard, or pruned nearly to the ground to rejuvenate. Prune after flowering to 6" of main branch, and if pruned later, avoid removing the fatter flower buds that develop later. Needs a strong support structure. Use plants propagated vegetatively from heavy-flowering clones, as…
Shrub Yucca filamentosa [Adam's Needle Yucca] Swordlike foliage gives this species the appearance of a desert plant, and it does tolerate dry soil well. Flower spikes bring overall plant height to over 6'. Best used in mass plantings. Doesn't like wet soils.
Shrub Yucca filamentosa 'Bright Edge' [Variegated Adam's Needle Yucca] As the name implies, 'Bright Edge' has leaves edged with yellow variegation. The swordlike foliage gives this species the appearance of a desert plant, and it does tolerate dry soil well. Flower spikes bring overall plant height to over 6'. Best used in mass plantings. Doesn't like wet soils.
Shrub Yucca flaccida [Weakleaf Yucca] Closely related to the more common Yucca filamentosa (Adam's-needle Yucca), with the primary difference being its overall smaller size. Swordlike foliage gives this species the appearance of a desert plant, and it does tolerate dry soil well. Flower spikes bring overall plant height to over 6'. Best used in mass plantings. Doesn't like wet soils.
Shrub Yucca sp. [Yucca] The Yucca genus is comprised of evergreen shrubs and trees with bold, sword-like leaves borne in rosettes, and large, showy flower panicles.