2009 Wistaria Vine Festival in Sierra Madre, CA, has the world's largest blooming plant.

Wistaria or wisteria. This is the world's largest blooming plant. Purchased in 1894 for $.75 in a gallon can. It is Wisteria sinensis. It is estimated that it produces 1.5 million blossoms with 40 blossoms per sq. ft,, weights 250 tons and has branches hat extend 500 feet. The plant covers over an acre. The plant, on private property, is open to the public for one day a year (3rd Sunday of March). Filmed March 15, 2009, about one week prior to its optimum blooming.

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• wisteria
• wistaria
• Wisteria Vine Festival
• Sierra Madre

[1Rubyglare]

beautiful! I wanted a wisteria after seeing 1992 Dracula, with that vine framing the doors-what a sight. I learned it's best to buy a plant in bloom at the nursery, else it can take years to flower. A Victorian fad that should come back in style. I knew they could cover a tree in blooms but 250 TONS! An ACRE! wow

[tbone1143]

Beautiful, Many years ago (55) I lived right around the corner on Auburn Ave, just W. of Carter. Visited this beautiful place many times. Looks like it is still thriving.