Baptisia

Baptisia, also referred to as false indigo or wild indigo, comprises roughly 20 species of herbaceous perennials within the Fabaceae (legume) family, indigenous to North America. Valued in horticulture, these plants are admired for their striking foliage, vivid blossoms, and positive ecological impact.

  • Generally reach heights and widths of 2 to 4 feet,
  • Bushy, upright growth form.
  • Trifoliate leaves often display a distinctive blue-green coloration. 
  • Flowers late spring to early summer
  • Generally, long-living