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False Indigo
Baptisia australis
Unavailable in 2024



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2010 Perennial Plant of the Year ™
Vitals -
Type: Perennial
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Zone: 3-9
My Zone?
EXPOSURE
Full Sun to Part Shade
BLOOM SEASON
Blooms late spring to early summer
SIZE
36"-48"
18"-24"
ATTRIBUTES
Cultivar Notes -
False Indigo
A distinctive perennial with showy indigo-blue flowers carried on tapering spikes up to 1’ long. They are held just above the dense, bushy mounds of soft blue-green foliage. The blooms appear from mid to late spring, followed by 2-3" long, black seed pods which remain attractive well into winter. They can be dried for use in arrangements.

Baptisia australis is native to the prairies of North America, so it is easy to grow and will thrive with little maintenance. There are many potential applications in the landscape including meadow plantings, as a backdrop in borders, or as a specimen. Plants are very long-lived once established.

Genus Notes -
Baptisia
Baptisia is easy to grow and will thrive with little maintenance. There are many potential applications in the landscape including meadow plantings, as a backdrop in borders, or as a specimen. Plants are very long-lived once established. Large native shrub-like perennial that is very long-lived and drough resistant. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Blooms late spring to early summer and attract butterflies.

The genus name Baptisia comes from the Greek word bapto, meaning to dip, referring to its use as a substitute dye for indigo. The common name for Baptisia, False Indigo, also refers to this practice.


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