5 Wildflower Bare Root False Indigo Baptisia Australis

False Indigo Baptisia Australis is a long-lived native perennial wildflower celebrated for its upright spires of indigo-blue blossoms that rise above neat blue-green foliage in late spring and early summer, providing a striking vertical accent in meadows and borders. This rugged, deep-rooted plant forms an attractive mound of clover-like leaves that stays tidy through the season and turns to ornamental dark seed pods after bloom. Supplied as a 12-inch bare root, this wildflower establishes readily and returns year after year with very little fuss.
False Indigo works beautifully in native plantings, cottage gardens, and meadow-style landscapes, where its flowers are a favorite of bees and other pollinators. The foliage remains attractive well into summer, and the dried seed pods add winter interest when left standing. Plant the bare root in a sunny spot with room to spread, water it in well, and allow it to settle in; once established, it is a drought-tolerant, low-maintenance perennial that only improves with age.
Species: Baptisia australis
Type: Herbaceous perennial wildflower
Plant_Habit: Upright clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, average to sandy
Zones: 3-9
Germination: Not applicable
Spacing: 24-36 inches
Notes: Supplied as a 12-inch bare root; blooms in late spring to early summer