(Baptisia australis)
Pot Size: 3.5" Pot or 6 Pack of Plugs
Bloom Color: Deep blue to indigo pea-like flowers.
Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer.
Height & Width at Maturity: 3–4 ft tall, 3–4 ft wide.
Growth Habit: Upright, shrub-like perennial with clumps of blue-green foliage; forms black seed pods after bloom.
Suggested Use: Borders, native plant gardens, prairie plantings, and perennial beds.
Seed/Spread Type: Spreads slowly by deep taproot; does not transplant well.
Light Requirements: Full sun to light shade (best flowering in full sun).
Water Requirements: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established, does not tolerate wet soil.
Rain Garden Use: Not recommended; prefers well-drained soils.
Pollinator Value: Excellent pollinator plant. Attracts native bees, bumblebees, and butterflies.
Deer Resistance: Yes. Generally deer- and rabbit-resistant.
Other Notes: Very long-lived and low-maintenance. Choose a permanent spot, as it dislikes being moved.