Baptisia 'Pink Truffles' PP26588

Also Known As

Pink Truffles False Indigo

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Baptisia 'Pink Truffles' PP26588 plant details

Baptisia 'Pink Truffles' PP26588 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring pink 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, humidity tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Baptisia 'Pink Truffles' PP26588

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, dried-arrangements

GROWING CONDITIONS for Baptisia 'Pink Truffles' PP26588

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and seaside / salt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Baptisia 'Pink Truffles' has lovely spires of lupine-like May flowers that lighten from dusky pink to light pink as they age followed by ornamental black seed pods. Baptisia are long-lived and will adapt to a wide range of soils from dry to marginal and salty but dislike being moved once established. Choose a place well and they will grow into a vase-shaped anchor plant, maturing to shrub size at 3' by 3'.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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How to Grow Baptisia 'Pink Truffles' PP26588

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
- seaside / salt tolerant