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Baptisia bracteata

Also Known As

  • Cream Wild Indigo
  • Longbract Wild Indigo

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 4a-10a

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Baptisia bracteata plant details

Baptisia bracteata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. 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 average, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Baptisia bracteata

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Baptisia bracteata

USDA Zones: 4a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Treasured for its gorgeous clusters of lush cream flowers, the low growing and compact legume of Baptisia bracteata create a stunning effect! Cream False Indigo is extremely long-lived ? individual plants are known to live for decades! Plant in any well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Also commonly known as Cream Wild Indigo or Longbract Wild Indigo. Hardy to Zones 4 - 9.

Gardening facts about Baptisia bracteata plant

How to Grow Baptisia bracteata

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • brown
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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aka False Indigo

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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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
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aka Purple Smoke Redneck Lupine

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

3a-9b

Size

Height: 36"-50"

Width: 30"-48"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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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
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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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