Baptisia australis
False Indigo
Photo courtesy of Walters Garden, Inc.
- Upright spikes of indigo-blue, pea like flowers in bright green foliage blooms during summer
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Spring
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Grows best in full sun, though it tolerates light shade Easily grown in poor to average soil that is well-drained Moderately drought tolerant once established Typically takes a couple years to get of size
Height: 40-48 in
Spacing: 36-48 in
Price Level 1: $29.99 ea.~#2
Bloom Color: Blue, Lavender
Zone: 3-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Focal Point
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water