Baptisia arachnifera
Also Known As
- Wooly Wild Indigo
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 18"-24"
- W: 36"-60"
planting zones
- 6a-10b
Baptisia arachnifera plant details
Baptisia arachnifera is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and white foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Baptisia arachnifera
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: fabaceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue and white
- Mature size: 36 IN - 60 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: compact, edging plant, endangered, rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Baptisia arachnifera
- USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Gardening facts about Baptisia arachnifera plant
How to Grow Baptisia arachnifera
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- white
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Baptisia for your garden
aka False Indigo
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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
aka Purple Smoke Redneck Lupine
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 36"-50"
Width: 30"-48"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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
aka JC Raulston False Indigo
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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