Baptisia australis 'Indigo Spires' pp26750

False Indigo

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Set apart from other Baptisia for its perfect habit and heavy flower production. Forms a densely branched, fully rounded clump of bluish gray-green foliage that extends far down the stems, leaving little bare stem showing at the base. In early summer, long spikes of deep violet-purple flowers accented by a yellow keel bloom all over the rounded clump, producing a big display of color, re-blooms midsummer. Can be used in place of a shrub in the landscape and long-lived once established.


  •  · Deep violet purple flowers
  •  · Use in place of a shrub
  •  · Very floriferous
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Height:

3-4 ft

Spread:

3 ft

Zone:

4-9

Baptisia australis 'Indigo Spires'
Baptisia australis 'Indigo Spires'

Exposure

Sun Tolerant
Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade

Soil Moisture Needs

Average Soil

Nature Attraction

Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant

Attributes

Dried Flower
Drought Tolerant
Salt Tolerant
Border
Specimen
Good Cut Flower / Foliage

Season of Interest (Flowering)

Late Spring / Early Summer

Baptisia

Common Name: False Indigo

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.