New England Wild Flower Society

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Baptisia australis

blue false indigo

This drought-loving perennial will form broad, leafy clumps, with blue flowers in early summer and striking back seed pods for winter interest. This species is a host plant for a number of butterflies.

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Height: 3-4 ft

Spread: 3-4 ft

Hardiness Zone: 3-9

Bloom Color: Blue

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status

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Species

Exposure

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Sun

Soil Moisture

•	Average
•	Dry

Ecoregion

•	Not Ecotypic in New England
•	(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens

Ornamental Interest

•	Summer Bloom

Attracts Wildlife

•	Attracts Bees
•	Attracts Butterflies
•	Host Plant

Tolerance

•	Drought Tolerant

Additional Attributes

•	Low Maintenance

Landscape Use

•	Massing
•	Meadow garden
•	Specimen

Growth Habit

•	Compact/Clumping

North American Distribution

blue false indigo - Baptisia australis from Native Plant Trust