Wildflowers
Cream Wild Indigo
Baptisia leucophaea (Baptisia bracteata var. leucophaea)
Small specimen of Cream Wild Indigo in flower
Features
Cream pea-type flowers in long spike-like clusters (up to 1 foot long); pods that change from green to medium gray.
Culture
Partial shade; moist, well drained soils.
Mature Height
1-3 Feet
Native To:
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Wisconsin
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 8
Bloom Color
White
Bloom Season
April - June
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
Exposure/Light Requirements
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. Endangered in Michigan.
