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Baptisia australis (Blue False Indigo)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 26468



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Baptisia
Species: Baptisia australis
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Ornamental
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 3a (to -35 F / -37 C)
  • 3b (to -30 F / -34 C)
  • 4a (to -25 F / -32 C)
  • 4b (to -20 F / -29 C)
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • June
Flowering End edit
  • August
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
Leaf Shape edit
  • Obovate
  • Ovate
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Flower Arranging/Drying
  • Low Maintenance Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Sandy / Light
Soil pH edit
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Blue
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
  • Butterflies (larvae/caterpillar food)
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Division
  • Stem Cutting
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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  • Seed eating birds and overwintering insects will thank you. edit | delete
  • Wait until spring to trim back. edit | delete
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Netty (13946)
toni (36069)
Tammyd (1215)
Frank (2698)
Kay (765)
Annette (7)
zuzu's petals (2148)


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Netty (13946) wrote on Apr 13 2009
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One of my favorite plants! Lovely blue blooms in spring, interesting foliage year round and no pests.

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Kay (765) wrote on Jan 23 2010
I agree,the plants standing over winter are interesting. Cool looking seed pods.

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Annette (7) wrote on Mar 27 2011
very carefree, once established, looks good all seasons

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