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  Baptisia australis
  Blue False Indigo
 
COMMON NAME: Blue False Indigo

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ZONES: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
EXPOSURE: full sun, part shade
MATURE SIZE: 3 - 4' h
POT SIZE: 4" grower pot
BLOOMS: late spring to early summer

Quantity in Stock: 82

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2010 Perennial Plant of the Year Winner.

Baptisia may not be one of the fastest perennials to reach mature size, but it is unquestionably one of the loveliest, and often commands a premium price. Indigo blue, or violet blooms atop flower spikes. Easily grown in average, dry to medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to light shade. Tolerates drought and poor soils, but prefer a rich, moist well drained garden soil. There are no serious insect or disease problems.

Over time, plants develop slowly expanding clumps with deep and extensive root systems, and should not be disturbed once established. Plants take on more of a shrubby appearance and tend to open up after bloom. Trimming or shearing foliage after bloom helps maintain rounded plant appearance, but eliminates the developing seed pods which are so attractive. Taller plants may need support, particularly when grown in part shade locations. Suitable for borders, cottage gardens, prairies, meadows and native plant gardens. Natural range is from South-central to Eastern United States.
 
Additional Information
Under 3 ft tall
Seasonal blue color
Excellent for cut flowers or foliage
Foliage is useful for dried arrangements
Deer resistant
Attracts butterflies
Xeriscape plant tolerates dry conditions
North American native
coastal

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