Baptisia 'Blue Towers'

Also Known As

Baptisia australis 'Blue Towers'
Blue Towers False Indigo
Blue Towers Wild Indigo

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 48"-54"
W: 36"-40"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Baptisia 'Blue Towers' plant details

Baptisia 'Blue Towers' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In spring and summer blue and purple flowers emerge. 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 'Blue Towers'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 36 IN - 40 IN - wide, 48 IN - 54 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Baptisia 'Blue Towers'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Plain baptisia is good all by itself, but an improved baptisia with large blue-purple flowers has been a Plant Delights Nursery breeding goal since 1998, culminating with the 2014 release of Baptisia 'Blue Towers'. This cross of Baptisia australis x Baptisia alba was made in 2004 and has a very upright, tower-like form to 4.5', which includes a huge 20" tall flower spike of large blue-lavender flowers. The tall stalks without basal foliage allow for companion planting around the base. Baptisia 'Blue Towers' starts flowering around late April (NC). - A 2014 Green Thumb Award winner from the Direct Gardening Association

By: Deer Country Gardens

Gardening facts about Baptisia 'Blue Towers' plant

How to Grow Baptisia 'Blue Towers'

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