Baptisia australis, commonly known as blue false indigo, is a long-lived perennial valued for its pea-like, indigo-blue flowers that bloom on tall spikes in late spring to early summer, attracting pollinators and adding a vertical element to perennial borders or meadow gardens.
Baptisia australis
Common Name: Blue false indigo
Type: Perennial
Family: Fabaceae
Native Range: North America
Zone: 3 to 9
Height: 3 to 4 feet
Spread: 3 to 4 feet
Bloom Time: May to June
Bloom Description: Indigo-blue
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Dry to medium
Maintenance: Low
Suggested Use: Border, meadow garden
Flower: Showy
Attracts: Bees, butterflies
Tolerate: Drought, clay soil, deer
Baptisia Australis
Ornamental Features
Blue Wild Indigo has masses of beautiful spikes of indigo pea-like flowers rising above the foliage from mid spring to early summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its round compound leaves remain olive green in color throughout the season.
Planting Info
Blue Wild Indigo has masses of beautiful spikes of indigo pea-like flowers rising above the foliage from mid spring to early summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its round compound leaves remain olive green in color throughout the season.
