Blue False Indigo (Baptisia australis)
[bap-TIZ-ee-ah oss-TRAL-iss]
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Deciduous Perennial in the Fabaceae Family
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Discover Blue False Indigo: a bushy beauty with striking blue-green foliage and stunning indigo-blue flowers all summer long. Watch for its unique black pods that add intrigue to your garden! |
Baptisia australis, commonly known as blue wild indigo, is a North American native perennial prized for its impressive blue flower spikes and attractive, blue-green foliage. In late spring to early summer, Baptisia australis produces abundant clusters of pea-like, indigo-blue flowers atop sturdy 2-3 foot tall stems. These vibrant blooms rise above the plant's handsome, trifoliate leaves, which have a soft, powdery blue-green hue. As the flowers fade, they give way to decorative, inflated seed pods that mature to a blackish color. Baptisia australis has a bushy, mounded growth habit, typically reaching 3-4 feet tall and wide at maturity. This drought-tolerant and low-maintenance perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it a great choice for prairie gardens, border plantings, and naturalized areas. With its impressive flowers, attractive foliage, and structural form, Baptisia australis is a standout addition to the native plant garden.
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Plant Data |
Mature Size |
3 - 4 feet
tall. 3 - 4 feet
wide.
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Sun Exposure |
Full Sun - Partial Shade |
Moisture Tolerance |
Medium - |
Zones |
3a - 9b
(Usually hardy to -40° F)
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Attracts Bees, Attracts Beneficial Insects, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Filler, Full Sun, Good for Beginners, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rain Garden, Illinois Native, Low Maintenance, Medium, Most Popular, Mounded, Native to North America, Naturalizing, Non-Allergenic, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Perennial, Prairie Garden, Rabbit Resistant, Shade Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Tolerant of Clay Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Poor Soil, Tolerant of Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Woodland Garden
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Bloom Period |
April to June
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Flower Color |
Indigo Blue
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Commonly Planted with...
Asclepias tuberosa, Echinacea purpurea, Eryngium yuccifolium, Rudbeckia hirta, Solidago speciosa, and Sorghastrum nutans, Peonies and Irises
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Photos of This with...
Lady's Mantle,
Lyrical White Meadow Sage,
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