Nature Profile
Plants
Blue false indigo
Baptisia australis
Blue false indigo
The perennial features bluish purple, pea-like flowers which appear in late spring. The flowers appear to sit atop a mound of bluish green foliage. It is easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun and is exceptionally drought tolerant once established. Blue false indigo develops a large taproot and is best left undisturbed once established.
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Bloom Color: Blue
Bloom Time: Late Spring
Light: Full Sun
Moisture Needs: Average, Well-Drained
Size: 24 – 36 in.
Soil: Sandy
