Blue Wild Indigo
Wild blue indigo is a beautiful perennial flower both in and out of bloom.
It grows as an upright, vase-shaped plant with pretty green oval leaflets. In early summer, spikes of indigo-blue flowers grow above the leaves.
The flowers mature into attractive black seedpods. The fall leaf color is yellow, providing interest in the fall.
This is a nice plant that does well in our area. It has a beautiful shape, striking flowers, and attractive leaves. Wild blue indigo was chosen as the Perennial Plant Association's 2010 Perennial Plant of the Year.
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Blue Wild Indigo
Wild blue indigo is a beautiful perennial flower both in and out of bloom.
It grows as an upright, vase-shaped plant with pretty green oval leaflets. In early summer, spikes of indigo-blue flowers grow above the leaves.
The flowers mature into attractive black seedpods. The fall leaf color is yellow, providing interest in the fall.
This is a nice plant that does well in our area. It has a beautiful shape, striking flowers, and attractive leaves. Wild blue indigo was chosen as the Perennial Plant Association's 2010 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Baptisia australis
Pronunciation
bap-TIS-ee-uh aw-STRAL-iss
Mature Height
3 to 4 ft.
Mature Spread
2 to 3 ft.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
blue, indigo
Bloom time
early summer
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
eastern United States
Light Requirements
sun, part shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 3-9
Elevation Limit
hardy to 7,500 ft.
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