Looking for a charming and manageable-sized flowering vine for your garden? Look no further than Wisteria frutescens, commonly known as American Wisteria. This woody, deciduous, perennial climbing vine produces dense clusters of blue-purple flowers on racemes 5-15cm long in late spring to early summer. Unlike its Asian counterparts, it grows only two-thirds as tall, and its racemes are half as long, making it a perfect choice for smaller gardens. Plus, it is much less invasive than its Asian counterparts, making it a safer option. So if you want to add a touch of charm to your garden, go for Wisteria frutescens!