Baptisia lactea

Also Known As

Baptisia leucantha
White False Indigo
White Wild Indigo

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

3a-9b

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Baptisia lactea plant details

Baptisia lactea is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Baptisia lactea

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, showy seedheads, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Baptisia lactea

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This striking prairie wildflower looks like asparagus at first before it sends up its show-stopping 3-5' plumes of creamy white flowers in early summer; attractive blue-green foliage and deep-indigo colored seeds are extra! S/M

By: Forestfarm

A mid to back of the border anchor with luminous, airy, white lupine-like flower spikes and dark green foliage. The curly black seed pods are lovely in flower arrangements.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

White False Indigo (Baptisia lactea) is an excellent specimen plant. Resembling an asparagus plant when it first appears, this amazing plant practically jumps out of the ground in spring! Although slow-growing, this beauty lives the?longest?of all prairie plants. Worth waiting for, it is a true showpiece when in bloom! Also commonly known as White Wild Indigo. Hardy to Zones 4 - 9.

By: Prairie Nursery

Unusual perennial to 3' with lovely blue-green foliage – creamy white pea like blooms in early summer – sun to light shade – drought tolt – deer resistant – long lived, tough…not fussy!