Showy, sun-loving perennials with blue flowers on 1 ft spikes. The flowers are held above the foliage. Attractive seed pods hang from fall thru winter unless the plant is trimmed to re-shape. False Indigo is great in prairie areas, meadows and areas where you want the natural look to prevail.
Pictures from Walters Gardens Inc.
Location:
Sun, Partial Sun
Size:
36-48 inches
Flower Color:
Blue, purple, yellow
Bloom Time:
April, May
Special Needs:
Baptisia plants need plenty of sun and once established, are extremely drought tolerant.
Soil Conditions:
Medium
Trim/Prune:
Cut to the ground in Spring