Baptisia australis – Blue False Indigo is an upright, Herbaceous Perennial that features lupine-like, purple flowers in erect racemes atop flower spikes that rise atop a mound of clover-like trifoliate, blue-green foliage. The flowers will give way to inflated seed pods which will turn charcoal black when they are ripe and then have considerable ornamental interest. What’s interesting is that the seeds rattle around in the blackened pods which were once used by children as rattles. The stems with the seed pods are also valued additions to dried floral arrangements. These showy flowers bloom in the spring, grow best in full sun in dry to medium, average, well-draining soils, and will grow between 2 – 3 feet tall. Part shade is tolerated however, full sun in the preferred option. Some other great features of these plants are that they are tolerant of poor soils and drought tolerant. The plants will take on more of a shrubby appearance and open up after they bloom. They will attract pollinators to your garden such as Butterflies and Bees while being resistant to Deer and Rabbits. They look great in dried floral arrangements and can also be used in borders. Another great feature of these plants is that they are low maintenance, making this the perfect flower for the busy gardener! You don’t want to miss out on this plant find, it will surely add a nice touch to any garden!
10 seed per pack
Planting Zone: 3 – 9
Full Sun
Height: 3 feet – 4 feet
Width: 3 feet – 4 feet
Attracts Butterflies, Bees
Showy
Great for Dried Floral Arrangements, Borders
Deer and Rabbit Resistant
Drought & Dry Soil Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Origin: eastern United States
I urge anyone buying seed to do their homework on germination, I have not raised and cannot raise many of these plants as I am sub-tropics here in St Augustine, Florida. All seed are NOT alike! There are so many different factors in germination and not doing a search is throwing your money away. I want everyone to be successful when growing your flowers from seed it is the most rewarding experience in Gardening and you can do it, if you give the seed what it needs to grow. I always check 3 sites of info to choose how I will go about it. It is not hard to do, if you do it right!
SEED GERMINATION TIP!!!!!!!
ONLY GERMINATE A SMALL PORTION AT A TIME.
DON'T PUT ALL YOUR MONKEYS IN A BARREL.
Good Luck and Happy Planting!!!!
