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
• Species
Exposure
• 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