Baptisia Australis
Bring reliable spring color, attract beneficial pollinators, and enjoy a perennial that can thrive for decades with very little maintenance. Blue False Indigo produces tall spikes of indigo-blue flowers above attractive blue-green foliage. Decorative charcoal-black seedpods extend its interest into summer and fall, while the deep root system helps established plants tolerate dry conditions.
Growing Guide
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 9
- Mature Height: 3 feet–4 feet
- Mature Width: 3 feet–4 feet
- Spacing: 3.5 feet–4 feet
- Soil: Dry to average, well-drained soil
- Water Needs: Moderate during establishment; low once established
- Growth Rate: Moderate
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Baptisia australis
- Common Name: Blue False Indigo
- Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
- Bloom Color: Blue or Indigo
- Season of Interest: Spring, Early Summer
- Foliage: Deciduous
- Growth Habit: Strong and Upright
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Key Features
- Indigo-blue spring flowers
- Attractive blue-green foliage
- Decorative dark seedpods
- Long-lived native perennial
- Drought tolerant once established
- Attracts bees and butterflies
Landscape Uses
- Pollinator gardens
- Native plant gardens
- Perennial borders
- Cottage gardens
- Naturalized landscapes
Planting & Care Tips
- Choose a permanent planting location because established plants dislike transplanting.
- Plant in well-drained soil.
- Water regularly during the first growing season.
- Cut back old foliage in late winter or early spring.
Companion Plants
- Baptisia American Goldfinch
- Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'
- Coreopsis
- Salvia
Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.
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