Baptisia australis, commonly known as blue false indigo, is a striking perennial wildflower native to the prairies and woodlands of North America. Its name derives from its blue, pea-like flowers and its historical use as a substitute for true indigo dye. The plant typically grows to a height of 3 to 4 feet and features attractive gray-green foliage. Blue false indigo blooms in late spring to early summer, producing tall spikes adorned with numerous indigo-blue flowers that are a magnet for pollinators like bees and butterflies. After flowering, the plant develops intriguing black seed pods that persist into the fall, adding visual interest to the landscape. Aside from its ornamental value, Baptisia australis is valued for its role in native plant landscaping and restoration projects due to its ability to fix nitrogen in the soil, enriching it for other plant species. It’s a low-maintenance plant, tolerant of drought and poor soil conditions once established.
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Blue False Indigo
Baptisia australis
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Categories: Heartland Collection, Wildflower Seed by Region, Wildflower Seed, Great Lakes / New England Planting Region, Great Plains Planting Region, Individual Wildflower Species, Mid-West / Mid-Atlantic Planting Region, South Atlantic Transitional Planting Region, Southern Subtropics Planting Region, Southwest Semi-Arid Steppe Planting Region, Seed Selector
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