Name: Baptisia australis #2
Brand: The Siebenthaler Company
SKU: Baptisia australis #2
Price: 18.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Blue False Indigo

Classic blue indigo blooms, native staple, tough and long-lived

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Indigo blue pea-like flowers, followed by dark seedpods. Very hardy, but slow-growing. Use as a specimen or background plant. Mid to late spring bloom. Native. Tolerates drought and poor soil. 3-4' tall, 2-4' spread.

Botanical Name- Baptisia australis

Pronunciation- bap-TIZ-ee-uh aw-STRAL-iss

Foliage- Deciduous

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Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun

Soil Preferences- Average, well drained

Current Size- #2

Bloom Color- Blue

Bloom Time- Mid to late spring

Companion Plants- Coreopsis lanceolata (native prairies with yellow contrast)

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

We offer in store pickup or local delivery within 20 miles of either store- Delivery and Planting Guide

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