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False Indigo

Baptisia australis

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Product Description

A bushy perennial with rich blue green foliage and loose clusters of blue flowers in early summer. Plant in mass to form a small seasonal hedge. Makes a nice cut flower. Indigo-colored seed pods form in late summer and last well into fall. Seed pods are great for drying. Chosen PERENNIAL PLANT OF THE YEAR for 2010.
Hardy to -40°F
Maximum Elevation: 8,000 ft.

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Description A bushy perennial with rich blue green foliage and loose clusters of blue flowers in early summer. Plant in mass to form a small seasonal hedge. Makes a nice cut flower. Indigo-colored seed pods form in late summer and last well into fall. Seed pods are great for drying. Chosen PERENNIAL PLANT OF THE YEAR for 2010. Hardy to -40°F Maximum Elevation: 8,000 ft.
SKU BAP-BLU
Flower Color Group Blue, Purple
Flowering Season Spring
USDA Hardiness Zone 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Growth Rate Fast
Water Needs Low
Light Needs Partial Sun, Full Sun
Mature Height 2-3 ft.
Mature Width 2-3 ft.
Mature Size (generic) PERENNIAL (2-3 Ft. Tall)
Name False Indigo