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    Baptisia perfoliata

    Also Known As

    • False Indigo

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

      planting zones

      • 5a-9b

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      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

      Yellow, gold blooms on tall yellow, blue-green, eucalyptus-like foliage. Blooms mid to late summer and thrives in full sun. Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees.

      By: Noname Nursery

      Gardening facts about Baptisia perfoliata plant

      How to Grow Baptisia perfoliata

      • Sun Exposure

        • sun - mostly sun

      • Water Needs

        • regular - occasional

      • Soil Needs

        • well-drained

      Features

      • Foliage Color

        • green
        • blue

      • Flower Color

        • yellow

      • Wildlife

        • beneficial insects
        • bees
        • butterflies

      • Flower Season

        • summer

      • Foliage Season

        • deciduous

      • Texture

        • glaucous

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      Baptisia 'Carolina Moonlight'

      aka False Indigo

      Plant Type

      Perennial

      Zones

      5a-9b

      Size

      Height: 2'-3'

      Width: 2'-3'

      • sun - mostly sun
      • regular - drought tolerant
      Photo of Baptisia 'Carolina Moonlight' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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      Baptisia australis

      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
      Photo of Baptisia australis flower by Panayoti Kelaidis
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      Baptisia 'Purple Smoke'

      aka Purple Smoke Redneck Lupine

      Plant Type

      Perennial

      Zones

      3a-9b

      Size

      Height: 36"-50"

      Width: 30"-48"

      • sun - mostly sun
      • regular - drought tolerant
      Photo of Baptisia 'Purple Smoke' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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      Baptisia sphaerocarpa 'Screamin' Yellow'

      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
      Photo of Baptisia sphaerocarpa 'Screamin' Yellow' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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      Baptisia 'JC Raulston'

      aka JC Raulston False Indigo

      Plant Type

      Perennial

      Zones

      5a-9b

      Size

      Height: 3'-4'

      Width: 3'-4'

      • sun - mostly sun
      • regular - drought tolerant
      Photo of Baptisia 'JC Raulston' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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