Blue False Indigo (Baptisia australis)
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Mounds of clover-like blue green foliage is the base for the blue-lavender, lupine-like flowers in early summer. Baptisia Australis has dark seed pods formed in fall that are a good counterpoint in cut flower arrangements. A carefree plant.
Long-lived and typically trouble-free, Baptisia will reach shrub-like proportions at maturity. Baptisia may need 2-3 years of maturity before producing significant flowering but so worth the wait! Good in poor soils. Dislikes being moved when mature. Late fall or spring cleanup may be preferred. Cut to 4-6" when foliage blackens with the cold.
Features to Note
- Beneficial for Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Good for Cut Flowers
- Deer Resistant
- Humidity Tolerant
- Seaside/Salt Tolerant
- Winter Interest