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Baptisia australis

False Indigo

Strong sturdy stems with small blue-green leaves, long tapering spikes of indigo-blue pea-shaped flowers offer wonderful early summer color, long green peapods turn black in fall for added winter interest.

  • »  12" spikes of lupine-like, indigo blue flowers
  • »  Attractive, blue-green foliage
  • »  Excellent cut flower
  • »  Flowers early summer
  • »  Peapods provide winter interest

  • Category:Perennial
  • Hardiness Zone:3-9
  • Height:90-120 cm
  • Spread:90-100 cm
  • Bloom Color: Blue
  • Foliage Color: Blue-Green
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Pollinators
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Exposure
Partial Shade
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Foliage Color
Blue
Green
Habit
Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Late Spring
Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Fall
Summer
Winter
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Baptisia australis

Large native shrub-like perennial that is very long-lived and drought resistant. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Blooms late spring to early summer and attracts butterflies.

Perennial Plant of the Year 2010