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Amethyst Falls

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Wisteria frutescens (L.) Poir. American wisteria · Ornamentals · bred by Robert H Head, William A Head and Lisa J Head

also searched as: аметист фаллс

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant is a compact vine with imparipinnate leaves, the shoots of which twist counter-clockwise when climbing a support. Growth rates are rapid; mature specimens reach 5–6 meters in height with a width of 3–4 meters. The variety requires sturdy supports to secure the heavy, woody shoots.

Flowering occurs on current-year shoots, beginning in May–June, with the possibility of repeated flowering until autumn. Racemes 10–15 cm long have a lavender-violet or blue-violet color and a light fragrance. The variety enters the flowering phase in the first or second year after planting.

The plant is winter hardy, withstands temperatures down to -20...-23 °C, and is relatively drought tolerant. With excessive humidity, the development of fungal infections is possible. All parts of the plant, including seeds and pods, are toxic if ingested.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Robert H Head, William A Head and Lisa J Head 1 Developed the variety
Applicant
Robert H Head, William A Head and Lisa J Head 1 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Robert H Head, William A Head and Lisa J Head 1 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

European Union № 20010129
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  1. Application filed 23 January 2001
  2. Registered 21 June 2004
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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