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Posted 05/29/2023 in Perennial

Baptisia australis

A great backbone plants available to American gardeners. A tall (3-4) plant, whose intense blue flowers appear in June above handsome, gray-green leaves that remain an attractive feature of the garden all summer. Bloom is followed by prominent dark seedpods that complement the foliage.

Post Details

Latin Name
Baptisia australis
Common Name
Blue False Indigo
Planting Zone
Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9
Special Interest
Attracts Butterflies
Bloom Season
Summer
Height
3-4 ft
Spread
3-4 ft
Suggested Uses
Cottage Garden Woodland Gardens
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

A great backbone plants available to American gardeners. A tall (3-4) plant, whose intense blue flowers appear in June above handsome, gray-green leaves that remain an attractive feature of the garden all summer. Bloom is followed by prominent dark seedpods that complement the foliage.

Special Care Instructions

Trim foliage after blooming to maintain a rounded appearance

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