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The Governor is a Wisteria sinensis, commonly called Chinese wisteria.

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  1. The Governor Wisteria sinensis

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    The fall light through the window is making The Governor's colors pop.

    The fall light through the window is making The Governor's colors pop.

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  2. The Governor Wisteria sinensis

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    Dropped the feeding schedule — The Governor is winding down for the year.

    Dropped the feeding schedule — The Governor is winding down for the year.

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  3. The Governor Wisteria sinensis

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    Found a leaf turning on The Governor. Fall is here.

    Found a leaf turning on The Governor. Fall is here.

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  4. The Governor Wisteria sinensis

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    Found a leaf turning on The Governor. Fall is here.

    Found a leaf turning on The Governor. Fall is here.

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  5. The Governor Wisteria sinensis

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    Checked The Governor for hitchhikers before bringing it indoors. Found two.

    Checked The Governor for hitchhikers before bringing it indoors. Found two.

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  6. The Governor Wisteria sinensis

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    Found two new growth points after the feed.

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  7. The Governor Wisteria sinensis

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    Moved closer to the window — seems happier already.

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  8. The Governor Wisteria sinensis

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    Found two new growth points after the feed.

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About this plant

Common name Chinese wisteria
Scientific name Wisteria sinensis
Sun Full sun for best flowering
Water Regular water; keep moist while establishing
Soil Fertile, moist, well-drained; slightly acidic
Nickname The Governor
Pet safety No — seeds and pods are toxic if eaten
Difficulty Moderate

Fun facts

  • Its stems twine counterclockwise, unlike Japanese wisteria, which twines clockwise.
  • Its flowers typically open all at once along the raceme, before the leaves emerge.
  • Seed-grown plants may take 10–20 years to flower; grafted plants bloom much sooner.
  • It can live for well over 100 years and is considered invasive in parts of the eastern United States.

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