BAPTISIA 'Lemon Meringue'
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BAPTISIA 'Lemon Meringue'
Commonly known as False indigo
Robust, upright perennial with glaucous leaves and bright yellow, pea-like flowers
£15.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects. Baptisia develops a long taproot so is best left undisturbed. 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. Hans Hansen, Michigan -
DeciduousLeaves with 3 leaflets, to 5cm (2in) long
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Yellow
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RacemesErect, terminal racemes to 45cm (18in) long
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Border
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Fully hardy
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BlueBlue-green
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Height
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
80cm (32in)
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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. Opens up after flowering and may need staking, or can be cut back
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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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Free draining sandy soil
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.2m (4ft)
80cm (32in)
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