Wild Indigo
Baptisia australis
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Fabaceae
Plant Description: A gently spreading, upright perennial whose deep green, clover-like leaves and tall spikes of deep blue lupine-like flowers make it an excellent choice for many styles of garden. Charcoal-black seed pods develop in late summer and are often used in flower arrangements when dried. Has a deep taproot which permits it to withstand dry conditions and heat.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Perennial - Herbaceous
Plant Care: Perennial - Herbaceous (soft-stemmed plants that die back in winter and regrow in spring): Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later. Some plants tend to flop over after the first bloom and attempt to regrow from the base; in these cases, the old stems can be cut away in summer. As plants become dormant in the fall, remove dead leaves and stems.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 3-4' tall x 2-3' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Foundation Plant, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Blue, Purple
Bloom Seasons: Late Spring
Bloom Period: May - Jul
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Yes
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- Prudent Perennials
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Planting Path
- Nursery Shopping
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
