Baptisia alba

(White False Indigo)


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Hardiness Zones:

 5b  6a  6b  7a  7b  8a  8b

Quick Overview:

Baptisia alba commonly called white false indigo, is an upright perennial which typically grows 2-3’ tall and occurs in dry woods from Tennessee and North Carolina to Florida. It features small, white, pea-like flowers (to 1/2” long) in erect racemes (to 12”) atop dark flower stems extending well above a foliage mound of clover-like, trifoliate, bluish-green leaves (leaflets to 2” long). Blooms in spring. Flowers give way to inflated seed pods (to 1 3/4” long) which turn brown to black when ripe and have considerable ornamental interest. Stems with seed pods are valued additions to dried flower arrangements   (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)

Description

Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Best in full sun. Tolerates drought and poor soils. Over time, plants develop slowly expanding clumps with deep and extensive root systems, and should not be disturbed once established. May be grown from seed, but takes several years to establish. Plants take on more of a shrubby appearance and tend to open up after bloom. Trimming or shearing foliage after bloom helps maintain rounded plant appearance and obviates a possible need for staking, but eliminates the developing seed pods which are so attractive.   (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)

Additional information

Common Name

White False Indigo
Botanical Name

Baptisia alba
Container/Amount

1 gallon
Evergreen or Deciduous

Deciduous
Hardiness Zone

5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
Growth Rate

Average
Light Requirements

Part-shade, Part-sun, Sun
Height

2-4'
Width

24-30"
Soil Condition

Well-drained
Water Needs

Average
Blooming Period

Mid-spring to early summer
Flower Color

creamy-white
Fragrance

No
Foliage Color

green
Deer Resistant

Yes

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