It’s not news that Wisteria flowers are spectacular it’s just that some are more spectacular than others. That’s the case with ‘Cooke’s Purple’, a selection from L.E. Cooke Nursery in CA that goes a long way toward proving there are some good things that come from the left coast! Like all Wisteria, ‘Cooke’s Purple’ is extremely vigorous and easy to grow in and half to full sun locations and that a strong wooden trellis is a absolute must for this plant to look and perform its best. What does make it different is the size of its flower panicle…its deep blue-violet individual flowers are held on grape-like panicles up to 10″ long. This HUGE bloom puts on a great show starting in mid to late May and, uniquely, will repeat it sporadically, with smaller panicles of bloom later in the summer months. Don’t be afraid to prune this plant hard to keep it in bounds and under control.