Wildflowers
White Wild Indigo
Baptisia leucantha (Baptisia alba var. macrophylla)
Features
White pea-type flowers in long spike-like clusters; pods that change from green to medium gray.
Culture
Full sun to partial shade; moist, well drained soil. Tolerates dry/infertile soil.
Mature Height
2-4 Feet
Native To:
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 9
Bloom Color
White
Bloom Season
April - May
Soil Conditions
Dry
Moist, Well-Drained
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Pests and Problems
Environmental Damage
Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:
No serious insect or disease problems.
Additional Notes
Found in prairies and open woods. Has a taproot which makes transplanting difficult. Attracts butterlies.
