Baptisia australis var. minor

Also Known As

Baptisia minor
Dwarf Wild Blue Indigo
False Indigo

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 15"-24"
W: 15"-24"

planting zones

4a-10a

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Baptisia australis var. minor plant details

Baptisia australis var. minor is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring blue and purple 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 acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Baptisia australis var. minor

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 IN - 24 IN - wide, 15 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in spring
Uses: compact, cutting garden, floriferous

GROWING CONDITIONS for Baptisia australis var. minor

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Folks always comment on this smaller tidy form of Baptisia australis when they see it in our garden. Plants form dense 24-30" mounds of almost eucalyptus looking foliage, complimented with violet blue lupine like flowers in late spring. It is slower growing than other forms of Baptisia, but extremely long lived and loves a sunny spot with well drained soil.

By: Avant Gardens

Softly colored racemes laden with lavender-blue, sweet-pealike flowers sway well above a compact assemblage of rounded blue-green leaves. Displaying a stance and foliage about one half the size of Baptisia australis, this superb variety's nearly 2 ft. tall blooms are unparalleled. Later, large brownish black, papery seed pods form, which bring captivating visual accents, and even rattling sounds to arrangements.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Another one of the many underused perennials. Just because it has been around for over 100 years doesn't mean it's not good. Besides that, this form is as tough, drought and heat tolerant as all Baptisias and it is a very profuse bloomer with the bluest flower.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

Gardening facts about Baptisia australis var. minor plant

How to Grow Baptisia australis var. minor

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