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White False Indigo

Baptisia Alba

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Overview

The White False Indigo, Baptisia alba, is a robust perennial native to North America. This stately plant features upright stems that can reach 3 to 4 feet tall, crowned with spires of pea-like, white flowers in spring. Its blue-green foliage adds textural contrast to gardens. Suited to USDA zones 5 to 9, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Drought tolerance makes it a low-maintenance addition.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 5–8
White False Indigo (Baptisia Alba) — The White False Indigo, Baptisia alba, is a robust perennial native to North America
White False Indigo (Baptisia Alba) — This stately plant features upright stems that can reach 3 to 4 feet tallWhite False Indigo (Baptisia Alba) — crowned with spires of pea-likeWhite False Indigo (Baptisia Alba) — Its blue-green foliage adds textural contrast to gardensWhite False Indigo (Baptisia Alba) — Suited to USDA zones 5 to 9, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soilsWhite False Indigo (Baptisia Alba) — Drought tolerance makes it a low-maintenance additionWhite False Indigo (Baptisia Alba) — The White False Indigo (Baptisia alba)

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Fabaceae

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White False Indigo (Baptisia Alba) — The White False Indigo, Baptisia alba, is a robust perennial native to North America
White False Indigo (Baptisia Alba) — This stately plant features upright stems that can reach 3 to 4 feet tall
White False Indigo (Baptisia Alba) — crowned with spires of pea-like
White False Indigo (Baptisia Alba) — Its blue-green foliage adds textural contrast to gardens
White False Indigo (Baptisia Alba) — Suited to USDA zones 5 to 9, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils
White False Indigo (Baptisia Alba) — Drought tolerance makes it a low-maintenance addition
White False Indigo (Baptisia Alba) — The White False Indigo (Baptisia alba)

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