perennial
Baptisia (False Indigo)
Baptisia australis
Native prairie perennial with stunning indigo-blue flower spikes. Long-lived and drought tolerant once established.
USDA Zones
3–9
Height
medium (3–4 ft)
Bloom Season
May – June
Bloom Color
indigo blue
🦌 Deer ResistantDeer tend to avoid this plant🐾 Groundhog ResistantGroundhogs tend to avoid this plant🌿 Native to USNative to North America — supports local wildlife and ecosystems🐝 Attracts PollinatorsAttracts bees and other pollinators🦋 Attracts ButterfliesAttracts butterflies
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Sun Requirements
Full Sun
6+ hours of direct sunlight daily
Soil Type
well-drained, average
Care Requirements
Water Needslow
Maintenancelow
EvergreenNo
Complete Care Guide
Baptisia is a long-lived native that improves with age. Slow to establish but very drought tolerant once mature.