Baptisia australis (Blue False Indigo) | |||
Latin Name: Baptisia australis Common Name: Blue False Indigo Communities: Wet Mesic Prairie PlantTypes: Forb Sun: Sun-psun Height: 2-4 Ft Color: Blue Flower Season: May-June Seed Cost per Ounce: $17.00 Seed Cost per Pound: $255.00 USDA: Baptisia australis Notes: Baptisia australis, or commonly known as Blue False Indigo, is a spectacular specimen in the perennial garden, this plant produces long spikes of beautiful blue flowers appear above blue-green foliage in May and June. Later in the season, large dark seed pods make an interesting addition to dried arrangements. Mature plants are 3 - 4 foot high with an equal spread. |
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