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BAPTISIA
Commonly known as False indigo
All flower JUN-JUL
Genus of about 17 species of erect or spreading perennials from dry woodland and grassland in eastern and southern USA.
The "false indigo" tag relates to its use in the past as a blue dye.
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
B. alba x B. sphaerocarpa. Baptisia develops a long taproot so is best left undisturbed. Wildlife plant - insects. Pods can be left as an attractive feature into autumn -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs and snails on new growth -
Place of origin
Eastern and southern USA. Garden origin. USA. Rob Gardner, North Carolina Botanical Garden -
Deciduous
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Yellow
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RacemesErect terminal racemes to 45cm (18in) long
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Fully hardy
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BlueBlue-green
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Height
90cm (36in) -
Spread
90cm (36in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Upright perennial with leaves with 3 leaflets to 5cm (2in) long.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size90cm (36in)
90cm (36in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Border
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Soil Conditions
Free draining sandy soil
