BAPTISIA 'Lemon Meringue'

Commonly known as False indigo

Robust, upright perennial with glaucous leaves and bright yellow, pea-like flowers
  • Deciduous
    Leaves with 3 leaflets, to 5cm (2in) long
  • Yellow
  • Height
    1.2m (4ft)
  • Spread
    80cm (32in)
  • Herbaceous
    Early 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
  • 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)

BAPTISIA 'Lemon Meringue'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    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
  • Flower Shape
    Racemes
    Erect, terminal racemes to 45cm (18in) long
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf Colour (if not green)
    Blue
    Blue-green
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Free draining sandy soil
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1.2m (4ft)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
  80cm (32in)
  

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