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Baptisia alba 'Wayne's World'

Also Known As

  • Baptisia alba var. alba 'Wayne's World'
  • Wayne False Indigo
  • Wayne's World Redneck Lupine

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

Baptisia alba 'Wayne's World' plant details

Baptisia alba 'Wayne's World' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with 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 alba 'Wayne's World'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, cottage garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Baptisia alba 'Wayne's World'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: 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

HUGE 18"spikes of white "pea" flowers in late spring make quite a show on this 3-4' Wayne County N.C. native in late spring. Sun/Med
Super duper towers of white flowers 1.5' on top of 3' stems. More open and less compact than the hybrids but quite dramatic.

Gardening facts about Baptisia alba 'Wayne's World' plant

How to Grow Baptisia alba 'Wayne's World'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • black
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 2'-3'

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Zones

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Zones

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Size

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 3'-4'

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