Baptisia australis

Host NectaringFull SunWell DrainedPerennial
Written By Kathyrn Major
Blue false indigo flower is 3-4 feet tall with small purple flowers growing on stalks

Common Name: Blue False Indigo

Scientific Name: Baptisia australis

Specifications:

  • Plant Type: Host Nectaring Plant

  • Category: Perennial

  • Height: 36-48 inches

  • Bloom Color: Indigo Blue

  • Bloom Time: May to June

  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun

  • Soil Conditions: Well Drained

  • Spacing: 36-48 inches

🌱 Notes: This is a native plant that was used medicinally by Native Americans. With blue blooms and pretty pea like foliage, Baptisia is often flowering at the same time as wild lupines, cooler early summer temperatures.

Kathyrn Major
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