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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
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