Bring reliable spring color, attract beneficial pollinators, and enjoy a perennial that can thrive for decades with very little maintenance. Blue False Indigo produces tall spikes of indigo-blue flowers above attractive blue-green foliage. Decorative charcoal-black seedpods extend its interest into summer and fall, while the deep root system helps established plants tolerate dry conditions. Growing Guide Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 9 Mature Height: 3 feet–4 feet Mature Width: 3 feet–4 feet Spacing: 3.5 feet–4 feet Soil: Dry to average, well-drained soil Water Needs: Moderate during establishment; low once established Growth Rate: Moderate Plant Details Botanical Name: Baptisia australis Common Name: Blue False Indigo Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial Bloom Color: Blue or Indigo Season of Interest: Spring, Early Summer Foliage: Deciduous Growth Habit: Strong and Upright Pollinator Friendly: Yes Key Features Indigo-blue spring flowers Attractive blue-green foliage Decorative dark seedpods Long-lived native perennial Drought tolerant once established Attracts bees and butterflies Landscape Uses Pollinator gardens Native plant gardens Perennial borders Cottage gardens Naturalized landscapes Planting & Care Tips Choose a permanent planting location because established plants dislike transplanting. Plant in well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season. Cut back old foliage in late winter or early spring. Companion Plants Baptisia American Goldfinch Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah' Coreopsis Salvia Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.
