Baptisia Burgundy Blast #2
Baptisia Burgundy Blast #2
Burgundy Blast False Indigo
Rich burgundy blooms on upright stems, eye-catching native perennial
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A showy native cultivar with dark wine purple-red flowers over dark blue-gray foliage. Deer resistant. Attracts butterflies and some native bees. Slow to establish, but long-lived. 3' - 3 1/2'.
Botanical Name- Baptisia Burgundy Blast
Pronunciation- bap-TIZ-ee-uh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part shade
Soil Preferences- Average to poor, well drained
Current Size- #2
Bloom Color- Purple
Bloom Time- Late spring - early summer
Companion Plants- Gaillardia aristata 'Burgundy' (wine-red color match)
Fauna Attracted- Bumblebees (specialist pollinators), butterflies, beneficial wasps
Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP4
Yearly Care Instructions- Cut back old stems in late winter; avoid overfertilizing and support with stakes if needed.
Trimming Instructions- Trim to the ground in late fall or early spring.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) lightly in spring; low feeding need. Over-fertilizing can lead to weak stems, especially in heavier clay soils.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone
Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, root rot
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