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Posted 05/29/2023 in Perennial

Baptisia x variicolor 'Twilite'

Baptisia x variicolor 'Twilite' produces almost 100 flower spikes of unique deep violet-purple, nearly burgundy flowers highlighted by a lemon-yellow keel. Held above the handsome foliage, the inflorescences can be up to 32" long! Flowers give way to inflated oblong green seed pods.

Post Details

Latin Name
Baptisia x variicolor 'Twilite'
Common Name
False Indigo
Planting Zone
Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Special Interest
Attracts Butterflies
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
3-5 ft
Spread
3-5 ft
Suggested Uses
Cottage Garden
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

Baptisia x variicolor 'Twilite' produces almost 100 flower spikes of unique deep violet-purple, nearly burgundy flowers highlighted by a lemon-yellow keel. Held above the handsome foliage, the inflorescences can be up to 32" long! Flowers give way to inflated oblong green seed pods.

Special Care Instructions

Tolerates drought and poor soil. Prune after blooms. Don't disturb once planted.

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