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    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

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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Baptisia 'Carolina Moonlight' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Baptisia australis

    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
    Photo of Baptisia australis flower by Panayoti Kelaidis
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    Baptisia 'Purple Smoke'

    aka Purple Smoke Redneck Lupine

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 36"-50"

    Width: 30"-48"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Baptisia 'Purple Smoke' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Baptisia sphaerocarpa 'Screamin' Yellow'

    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
    Photo of Baptisia sphaerocarpa 'Screamin' Yellow' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Baptisia 'JC Raulston'

    aka JC Raulston False Indigo

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Baptisia 'JC Raulston' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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