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Baptisia sphaerocarpa

Also Known As

Yellow False Indigo

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Baptisia sphaerocarpa plant details

Baptisia sphaerocarpa is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Baptisia sphaerocarpa

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, long-lived, native plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Baptisia sphaerocarpa

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The bright yellow flower spikes are glowing from afar in early summer, followed by ball-shaped seed pods. Drought tolerant and long lived.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

Tall spikes of bright yellow pea-like blossoms are held above the gray-green foliage. Baptisias are durable pest and disease resistant native tap-rooted perennials and could be considered the Lupine for the south. An excellent addition to the perennial border or cut-flower garden that is drought tolerant, deer resistant, durable, and easy. Considered a must for the cut flower garden as the spikes have an excellent vase life. Baptisias only get better with age producing more and more spikes of flowers successively each year that they are allowed to share our gardens.

By: Almost Eden

Sturdy drought tolerant perennial with larger leaves than B. tinctoria and 12" butter yellow flower spikes. 3' x 3'

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

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How to Grow Baptisia sphaerocarpa

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant