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Baptisia australis

Blue False Indigo

  • Erect stalks of indigo-blue, lupine-like flowers
  • Clover-like blue-green leaves displayed after bloom
  • Very easy to maintain
  • Attracts butterflies



Blue False Indigo Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Cut back to 6 inches in the fall and remove the dead foliage in spring. May need staking to maintain it's form. Deadhead after blooming. Does not like to be transplanted. Fertilize with Plant-tone or a water-soluble fertilizer.

Height:

3-4 Feet

Spread:

3-4 Feet

Bloom Color:

Zone:

3 - 10

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Characteristics & Attributes for Baptisia australis

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies

Attributes:

  • Low Maintenance
  • Native
  • Cut Flower/Foliage

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Spring Bloomer

Soil Moisture:

  • Dry Soil