Cherries Jubilee wild indigo

Baptisia 'Cherries Jubilee'

PerennialFabaceae

Cherries Jubilee wild indigo
Deer-resistantRabbit-resistantDrought tolerantSalt tolerant
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
Bloom season
Spring, summer
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay
Soil pH
Acid, neutral

Garden uses

BorderLow maintenancePollinator garden

Attracts

ButterfliesBees

Notes

'Cherries Jubilee' wild indigo (Baptisia 'Cherries Jubilee') is a perennial for borders, pollinator gardens, and low maintenance beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It blooms in early to late spring and again in early to late summer. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by. Butterflies and bees visit the flowers.

Pairs well with Bartzella peony, Caradonna sage, and Lady's mantle.