Baptisia australis
blue false indigo
Flower Color
Description
An herbaceous perennial forming a clump to 1.2m, with grey-green, trifoliate leaves and erect, lupin-like racemes of violet-blue flowers, followed by inflated, dark grey pods
Mature Height
1.5m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.4 m/yr
Soil Texture
LoamSand
Soil pH
AcidNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 3-9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Drought resistantGenerally pest-freeCottage and informal gardenPrairie plantingWildlife gardensLow MaintenanceFlower borders and bedsBanks and slopesCut flowers