Baptisia 'Lemon Meringue'

Also Known As

Lemon Meringue False Indigo
Lemon Meringue Perennial Redneck Lupine

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

4a-9b

Baptisia 'Lemon Meringue' plant details

Baptisia 'Lemon Meringue' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. 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 for erosion control, heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Baptisia 'Lemon Meringue'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Baptisia 'Lemon Meringue'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, erosion, heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A brilliant yellow flowered False Indigo from Hans Hansen and now a Proven Winner Selection, bearing tall charcoal stems bearing spires of lemon yellow legume flowers in late spring to early summer. The contrast of dark stems with light flowers really pops in the landscape, delivering an amazing floral display. Plants grow robustly to 40" x 48". Magnificent with Globemaster Alliums .

By: Avant Gardens

Impressively vigorous compared to other yellow baptisia, 'Lemon Meringue' forms an upright, vase-shaped mound of attractive blue-green foliage topped with long, charcoal stems carrying charcoal buds and lemon yellow flowers. The cultivars of the Decadence Series from breeder Hans Hansen were selected specifically for their shorter, more compact habit and unique flower colours. Baptisia are like perennial lupins. Though they are herbaceous they act much like a shrub for design purposes.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Gardening facts about Baptisia 'Lemon Meringue' plant

How to Grow Baptisia 'Lemon Meringue'

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
- erosion control