False indigo grows best in full sun and fertile loam but also thrives in poorer sandy or gravelly soils. Excellent soil drainage is a must. It forms a very deep taproot and does not take well to transplanting once established. False indigo is a very hardy plant that can withstand deep, freezing temperatures.
It has few pest and disease problems if grown under the right cultural conditions. Plants will self-sow. Seedlings are slow-growing and take three to four years of growth before they will flower. Transplant them in the first year if they are to be saved.
Genus - Baptisia Species - Australis Common name - Blue False Indigo Other names - Plains False Indigo Pre-Treatment - Not-required Hardiness zones - 3 - 9 Height - 1 - 1,50 m Spread - 0,60 - 1,20 m Plant type - Perennial Exposure - Full Sun Growth rate - Slow Soil PH - Neutral Soil type - Clay, Loam, Sand Water requirements - Average Water Landscape uses - This is a bold perennial for large perennial borders or native gardens. Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower Leaf / Flower color - Blue Green, Green / Blue, Blue Violet Plant growth rate - Slow
Quantity: 30 Blue False Indigo Baptisia Australis Seeds
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