Baptisia simplicifolia
Also Known As
- Coastal-Plain Wild-Indigo
- Scare Weed
- Scareweed
- Simple Leaf Baptisia
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 18"-30"
- W: 24"-48"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Baptisia simplicifolia plant details
Baptisia simplicifolia is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Baptisia simplicifolia
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: fabaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 24 IN - 48 IN - wide, 18 IN - 30 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: clumping
GROWING CONDITIONS for Baptisia simplicifolia
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
- Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained
Gardening facts about Baptisia simplicifolia plant
How to Grow Baptisia simplicifolia
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - occasional
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Baptisia for your garden
aka False Indigo
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Blue Wild Indigo, False Indigo, Wild Blue Redneck Lupine, Wild Indigo
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 36"-48"
Width: 36"-48"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Purple Smoke Redneck Lupine
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 36"-50"
Width: 30"-48"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Baptisia sphaerocarpa 'Screaming Yellow', Screaming Yellow Redneck Lupine
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka JC Raulston False Indigo
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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