False Indigo,Wild Indigo. Spreading erect perennial with glaucous stems and blue-green leaves. Attractive pea-like dark blue flower spikes. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers May to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Baptisia australis
Spreading erect perennial with glaucous stems and blue-green leaves. Attractive pea-like dark blue flower spikes.
Additional information
| Generic | Baptisia |
|---|---|
| Species | australis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | False Indigo, Wild Indigo |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Leguminosae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | blue, green |
| Flowers From | May, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Dry |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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