Callerya megasperma – Native Wisteria

Callerya megasperma - native wisteria
Callerya megasperma - native wisteria
Callerya megasperma - native wisteria

This twining vine is native to northern coastal NSW and southern Queensland, so suits sub-tropical areas. It bears large trusses of purple pea flowers in late winter to spring, which resemble the exotic wisteria, but this vine is an evergreen. It has handsome glossy leaves, so is attractive even when not in flower. It is a good butterfly attracting plant. It can grow tall, scrambling to the top of trees in the wild, but can be controlled with regular pruning.

It used to be known as Millettia megasperma.

Family : Fabaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Climber

Width : 10

Flowering Time : Spring, Winter

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

Climate Zone : Tropical, Sub-tropical, Warm temperate

Growth Habit : Evergreen

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Fast growing

Scientific Name: Callerya megasperma

Common Name : Native Wisteria

Height : 20

Flower Color : Purple, Mauve

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Cottage garden

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects