Exposure • Sun • Part sun

Water Requirements • Water weekly during dry spells

Baptisia australis var. minor

False Indigo

Resembles B. australis, but has smaller indigo-blue, pealike flowers followed by chalky, black, ornamental seedpods. The lush, blue-green foliage forms a bushy, informal clump. Excellent as a background plant in the border. Attracts butterflies.

Baptisia (bap-tiz'-i-ah)

Family: Fabaceae · Common Name: False Indigo

Beautiful spires of pealike flowers in shades of blue and white appear in May to June, followed by attractive seedpods. An outstanding foliage plant. Requires a season or two to establish, but very long-lived.