C11920 - Blue False Indigo - Baptisia australis

Weight: 0.01 lbs

Blue False Indigo - Baptisia australis Naturally found in thin woods or alongside woodland streams this very showy plant produces clusters of dark indigo blue, lupine-like flowers on long stems in the early summer with handsome bluish-green foliage that is striking when used in floral arrangements. A major butterfly attractor, it hosts the Orange Sulphur, Clouded Sulphur, Frosted Elfin, Eastern Tailed Blue, Hoary Edge, and Wild Indigo Duskywing Butterflies. Growing in full sun or partial shade, this easy to grow plant has a very deep tap-root and does not transplant well once established.  SEED GERMINATION INFO Cold, moist stratification. Mix seed with moist but not wet, sterile growing medium. Place mixture in a labeled, sealed plastic bag and store in refridgerator for six to eight weeks. Note: Some seed may germinate in the storage bag if moist stratified too long. If sprouting occurs, plant immediately. Another method is to sow seed outdoors in late autumn so that they may overwinter. Approx. 1,500 seeds per oz. - 25 seeds per pack Colour : Blue Blooms : June to July Light : Full sun to Part shade Height : 3' - 5' Soil : Sand to Clay Water : Medium to Moist

Deer Resistant! Makes Great Cutflowers!