Wildflowers
Blue False Indigo
Baptisia australis
Features
Purple, pea-type flowers in long spike-like clusters, followed by pods that change from green to medium gray. Blue green foliage.
Culture
Full sun to partial shade; moist, well drained soil. Tolerates dry sites and infertile soil.
Mature Height
3-4 Feet
Native To:
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 9
Bloom Color
Purple
Bloom Season
May - June
Soil Conditions
Dry
Moist, Well-Drained
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Pests and Problems
Environmental Damage
Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:
No serious insect or disease problems.
Additional Notes
Blue False Indigo has a taproot which makes transplanting difficult. This plant is listed as threatened in Indiana and endangered in Ohio.
