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Baptisia sphaerocarpa 'Screamin' Yellow'

Also Known As

  • Baptisia sphaerocarpa 'Screaming Yellow'
  • Screaming Yellow Redneck Lupine

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-5'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Baptisia sphaerocarpa 'Screamin' Yellow' plant details

Baptisia sphaerocarpa 'Screamin' Yellow' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by black fruit. 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 and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Baptisia sphaerocarpa 'Screamin' Yellow'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Baptisia sphaerocarpa 'Screamin' Yellow'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly 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

Brilliant bodacious yellow-gold spikes age to orange-tan. Compact habit 3' x 3' Tough perennial for dry, lean soil.

Gardening facts about Baptisia sphaerocarpa 'Screamin' Yellow' plant

How to Grow Baptisia sphaerocarpa 'Screamin' Yellow'

  • 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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • black
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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