Commonly known as Cream Wild Indigo, Cream False Indigo, Longbract Wild Indigo, Long-bracted Wild Indigo.
Features erect, branching stems of alternate, trifoliate leaves growing to 30″ high with racemes of creamy white, pea-like flowers resembling lupines in shape. Flowers give way to blackish, showy seed pods which are attractive in dried flower arrangements. Attracts bumblebees and butterflies and is a larval host plant for several species.
Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Tolerant of hot and humid summers, poor soils and drought. A long-lasting perennial that can be left undisturbed.
Species of genus Baptisia are legumes. Most legume species harbor beneficial bacteria called rhizobia on their roots. Genus-specific strains of this bacterium called inoculum can aid in the fixation of atmospheric nitrogen and improve long-term health of native plant communities.
Height: 2’-2.5′ Spread: 2′-2.5′ Bloom: May-June Light: Full Sun-Dappled Shade Water: Low-Medium Zone: 3-9 Origin: Texas, Eastern United States
