baptisia australis (blue false indigo)
$15.95
- spikes of lupine-like, deep blue flowers
- attractive, gray-green foliage
- remains a specimen all season long
- attractive, seed pods remain after the flowers finish
- these hardy perennials have been known to last for decades
- excellent cut flower
- bloom time: june to july
- zone 2
- height 90-120cm
- spread 90-100cm
- colour blue (deep)
- baptisia are a welcome addition to any perennial garden but require plenty of space
- grow best in a moist, well-drained soil and are quite drought tolerant when established
- they should not be moved once established, as they take approximately three years to mature
- pruning plants after flowering can help maintain the shape and prevent seeding, however attractive, seed pods will be lost if pruned
- full sun, partial sun/shade
- attracts butterflies
- drought tolerant