Baptisia perfoliata
Also Known As
- False Indigo
Plant type
perennial
size
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Baptisia perfoliata plant details
Baptisia perfoliata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Baptisia perfoliata
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: fabaceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue and green
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: border plant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Baptisia perfoliata
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Noname Nursery
Gardening facts about Baptisia perfoliata plant
How to Grow Baptisia perfoliata
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Features
Flower Color
- yellow
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
Flower Season
- summer
Texture
- glaucous
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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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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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
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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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