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Baptisia australis, also known as Blue False Indigo, is easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Best in full sun. Tolerates drought and poor soils. Over time, plants develop slowly expanding clumps with deep and extensive root systems and should not be disturbed once established. It may be grown from seed, but it takes several years to establish.
Plants take on more of a shrubby appearance and tend to open up after bloom. Trimming foliage after bloom helps maintain a rounded plant appearance and obviates a possible need for staking, but eliminates the developing seed pods, which are so attractive.
Annuals & Perennials
Height: 3.00 to 4.00 feet
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Dry to medium
Baptisia australis, also known as Blue False Indigo, is easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Best in full sun. Tolerates drought and poor soils. Over time, plants develop slowly expanding clumps with deep and extensive root systems and should not be disturbed once established. It may be grown from seed, but it takes several years to establish.
Plants take on more of a shrubby appearance and tend to open up after bloom. Trimming foliage after bloom helps maintain a rounded plant appearance and obviates a possible need for staking, but eliminates the developing seed pods, which are so attractive.
Annuals & Perennials
Height: 3.00 to 4.00 feet
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Dry to medium