False Indigo
Baptisia Australis
Overview
False Indigo (Baptisia australis) is a robust perennial known for its vibrant blue-violet flowers and gray-green foliage. It grows 3-4 feet tall and spreads about 3 feet wide, thriving in full sun to part shade. This low-maintenance native adapts well to dry soils and resists pests and diseases. Its deep root system makes it drought-resistant, and its sturdy, upright form provides excellent structure in garden designs.
Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 4–9Type Perennial
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low, Medium
- USDA zones
- 4–9
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Fabaceae
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