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    • Photo of Baptisia tinctoria flower by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Baptisia tinctoria

    Also Known As

    • Horseflyweed
    • Wild Indigo
    • Yellow False Indigo

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Baptisia tinctoria plant details

    Baptisia tinctoria is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, gritty, lean and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Baptisia tinctoria

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Baptisia tinctoria

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Soil needs: acidic, gritty, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Clumping perennial with bright yellow flowers and green leaves. Not as dense of a plant as some of the hybrids. 3' x 3'

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Baptisia tinctoria plant

    How to Grow Baptisia tinctoria

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • adaptable
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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