Baptisia australis - BLUE WILD INDIGO

A very showy plant when in bloom! Blue wild indigo is a long-lived and drought tolerant perennial that grows in robust and dense clumps. What's more, it is easy to grow and adaptable to many soils, and the mid-blue color goes well with many other flower colors; the seedpods are ornamental too. 

Spikes of deep blue/purple pea-shaped flowers appear in late spring. The plants form bushy, branched clumps. Deer and rabbit resistant plant.

This is an easy, low maintenance perennial that's perfect for sunny borders, cottage gardens, prairies, meadows, native plant gardens and public spaces. Effective in naturalized settings. Best as a specimen or in small groups.

Great combos can be achieved with Amsonia, Coreopsis, Penstemon, Echinacea, grasses, Peonies and Roses. 

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Blooming Time: May - June
Size: usually 3-4' tall and wide
USDA Zones: 3 to 9
Culture: full sun to part shade, will grow in any soil, even sandy, rocky or pure clay
Moisture Needs: dry to medium-moist
Origin: native perennial to the Eastern United States (USDA distribution map), found in open woods and along stream sides
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: yes / yes
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: Queen Bumblebees are the primary pollinators, but it will attract butterflies too
Attracts Hummingbirds: no
Pot Size: 3.5" x 4" perennial pot