Sunday, May 17, 2009

Today's Flowers - May 17


Wisteria
Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Fabales Genus: Wisteria, Species: W. sinensis

This wisteria has been growing in my back yard for over 15 years. I planted it in the far back corner, thinking that it would put its runners on the fence and spread out. I was so right! At the height of the summer, the runners from the main trunk reach over 20 feet from the trunk. However, the older branches have become intertwined in the chain link and are a real mess to look at in the winter when all the leaves are gone. It's hardy, though, and is one of the first plants to bloom in the Spring. Also, it has a lovely fragrance, and I like to snip clusters of the racemes and bring into the house for a bouquet.



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37 comments:

  1. SnapMay 17, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    I love wisteria. I think I have just the place for some! :D

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  2. Betsy Banks AdamsMay 17, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    Wisteria is pretty--but I don't care for its strong fragrance much.. Guess --if there were some nearby, I'd get accustomed to that smell. It's strong like Honeysuckle--and I like Honeysuckle.

    Have a great day, Pat...
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  3. JinksyMay 17, 2009 at 2:53 PM

    How I'd love to have some trailing round my humble abode! Lovely photo...

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  4. AnonymousMay 17, 2009 at 2:53 PM

    Oh my Pat, how perfectly lovely. I know you must love it when it's in bloom and so fragrant to bring indoors to perfume the house! Such is the joy of spring!

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  5. Sniffles and SmilesMay 17, 2009 at 4:18 PM

    Wisteria are some of my all-time favorites!!! Gorgeous shot! Love this! ~Janine XO

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  6. VALKYRIENMay 17, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    A beautiful flower! Love the blue fading to white! Or the opposite!

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  7. RoseMay 17, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    I'm still waiting on mine to bloom...it is getting closer. My mom's wisteria was huge. It ran from one end of her front porch all the way to the other end...don't you just love them?

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  8. Island StyleMay 17, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    Lovely..one of my favorites..not shot here-

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  9. Jorge PinheiroMay 17, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    Fantastic flower you have here. I've just posted one in my blog. I am the "guest friend" today. The flowers you saw in "Today's Flower" are wild flowers from the rocks in the river Douro, north of Portugal. The second shot is a olive tree with it's flowers. Thanks for your visit.

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  10. NaturegirlMay 17, 2009 at 5:31 PM

    There is nothing more romantic than wisteria cascading over a trellis!
    Love this flower!

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  11. ChrissyMay 17, 2009 at 6:56 PM

    Lovely flower. Have a wonderful week.

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  12. NitWit1May 17, 2009 at 9:55 PM

    I like this TODAY'S FLOWERS. I am learning something. Wisteria is beautiful and like the color.

    Pat, visit my website, I've got something for you. NitWit1

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  13. Amila SalgadoMay 18, 2009 at 1:21 AM

    Reminded me of the famous Wisteria Lane in Desperate Housewives! Good to see to actual flower. Have a super week, Pat!

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  14. AnonymousMay 18, 2009 at 1:52 AM

    I like wisteria to. Thanks for sharing.

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  15. ArijaMay 18, 2009 at 3:59 AM

    So pretty!

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  16. BlueMay 18, 2009 at 4:45 AM

    Hi Patti,
    Me too, I have put a flower.
    Yours is beatiful, Good shot!

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  17. Arkansas PattiMay 18, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    Your wisteria is just beautiful.I love it but in other peoples yards best as it can really take over. The end result does justify its few problems though. Lovely.

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  18. ELKMay 18, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    Pat ~stunning color...as gardens age they are like an old friend!

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  19. Day4plusMay 18, 2009 at 8:21 AM

    Wisteria can be so beautiful and the fragrance is delightful. I like the purple best. MB

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  20. rhymeswithplagueMay 18, 2009 at 8:50 AM

    I would try to write a poem, but the only word I can think of that rhymes with "wisteria" is "hysteria"....

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  21. Patricia @ ButterYumMay 18, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    Lovely, lovely, lovely!

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  22. TulipMay 18, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    gorgeous wisteria flowers, love the color.

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  23. JCMay 18, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    Wisteria is one of my favorites. I always reminde me of my Father's homeplace. Great memories.

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  24. JeannelleMay 18, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    Very beautiful spring flower, Pat. I really never knew what wisteria blooms looked like before this.

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  25. DewdropMay 18, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    MY FAVORITE! Hey Pat! I've missed you!

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  26. HilaryMay 18, 2009 at 1:42 PM

    Just beautiful, Pat.

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  27. BimMay 18, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    Wisteria, they're lovely!

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  28. Bradley HsiMay 19, 2009 at 2:36 AM

    Lovely photo! We have two in our garden on Cape Cod. One climb on a dead tree, now fell down. One is on the front poach. I have to cut it back every year and it keeps on growing. I am afraid that it will eventually damage the house and have to cut it down someday.

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  29. ♥ Denise BC ♥May 19, 2009 at 7:17 AM

    Hi, Pat
    Very beautiful and delicate,love.
    Hugs

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  30. Luiz Santilli JrMay 19, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    Hi Pat

    Wonderful your post today for TODAY´S FLOWERS!
    Thanks for your support!

    Luiz

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  31. DeniseinVAMay 20, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    Hi Pat, I would love to plant some Wisteria in my garden. Yours is just exquisite, a gorgeous photo. And I bet it is another bloom that has the most heavenly scent. Have a great day and thanks so much for sharing.

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  32. AnonymousMay 20, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    Love all your purple flowers!

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  33. Sniffles and SmilesMay 21, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    Always beautiful; always inspiring. You are a star!!! Visit my blog to accept your award! ~Janine XO

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  34. SuldogMay 22, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    Wisteria is lovely. I truly adore all of the small fragrant flowers of that sort - honeysuckle, etc.

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  35. Cheffie-MomMay 23, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    I love wisteria. Happy Summer! I came over from Janine's blog. Thanks for letting me visit. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  36. david mcmahonMay 25, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    You just talked me into planting wisteria!

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  37. abbMay 28, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    One of my favorite flowers and the bane of my hubby's gardening existence! Just beautiful, Pat!

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