Baptisia australis

Blue False Indigo

Historically used as a dye; may be used as a specimen plant.

General Product Information

• Item Number:

  BAPAUS02

• Species Type:

  Native

• Product Categories:

  Pollinator Favorites

• Characteristics:

  Glossy trifoliate leaves.

• Habitat:

  Open woods, riverbanks, sandy floodplains.

• Bloom Period:

  April to August

• Flower Color:

  Purple

• Pollinator Value:

  Medium

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  FACU

• Midwest

  FACU

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  FACU

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  FACU

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Tolerances

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  22,000

• Truax Seedbox:

  Fine