Blue False Indigo is an upright perennialnativewithsmall blue-purple flowers that cover the foot-long raceme that extends above the mound of clover-like blue-green foliage inspring. The blooms give way to large seedpods that blacken when ripe, providing ornamental interest. Flowers best infull sunwith acidic well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established.
Baptisias are excellent host plants that support several different butterfly species, includingFrosted Elfin, Eastern Tailed Blue, Wild Indigo Duskywing, Clouded Sulfur, and Orange Sulfur Butterflies. The foliage is mildly toxic to mammals if ingested.
Type:
Perennial
Origins:
Central and East N. America; GA Native
Height:
3 – 4
Spread:
3 – 4
Spacing:
3
USDA Hardiness Zone:
3 – 9
Culture:
Full Sun,Part Sun
Bloom Color:
Purple
Season of Interest:
Spring
MAINTENANCE NEEDS:Low maintenance plant. Gains a more shrub-like appearance after established if not pruned. Plants may grow taller in shade, which may require staking. If need to trim back do so after bloom.
LANDSCAPE USES:Accents or Group Plantings,Borders,Woodland Gardens,Wildlife Gardens,Naturalized Areas,Native Gardens, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
