BAPTISIA australis (Blue Wild Indigo)

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BAPTISIA australis (Blue Wild Indigo) is a herbaceous perennial plant native to North America. It is a member of the legume family and can grow up to 3-4 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide. The plant has a deep root system, making it tolerant to drought and heat.  The plant...
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BAPTISIA australis (Blue Wild Indigo) is a herbaceous perennial plant native to North America. It is a member of the legume family and can grow up to 3-4 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide. The plant has a deep root system, making it tolerant to drought and heat. 

The plant produces beautiful, blue-purple, pea-shaped flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. The flowers are arranged in long spikes that rise above the foliage. The plant is also known for its attractive gray-green foliage, which is composed of three-lobed, clover-like leaves. 

In addition to its aesthetic value, B. australis has several practical uses. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and respiratory infections. It is also known to be a host plant for several species of butterflies, providing food and habitat for these important pollinators. 

Overall, B. australis is a beautiful and versatile plant that is well-suited to a variety of garden settings, from formal borders to naturalistic prairie gardens.

Number of Seeds Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.)
0.5OZ 906 44
1OZ 1,813 88
1/4LB 7,250 350
1/2LB 14,500 700
1LB 29,000 1,400
5LB 145,000 7,000

Scientific Name: Baptisia Australis

Common Name: Blue Wild Indigo, Blue False Indigo 

Plant Type: Perennial

Family: Fabaceae

Native Range: Central and Eastern North America

Full Growth Height: 3-4 ft

Width in Across: 3-4 ft

Zone: 3 to 9

Exposure: Full Sun

Blooming Season: Late Spring, Early Summer

Flower: Showy with Pea-like shape

Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Flower Color: Blue-Purple, Indigo

Tolerate: Rabbit, Drought, Erosion, Clay Soil, Dry Soil, Shallow-Rocky Soil

Water Requirement: Low to Medium

Soil Type: Sand, Loam

Gardening Use: Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders in Prairies and Meadows

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