false indigo
Baptisia perfoliata
USDA zones7 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size1 to 3 feet tall1 to 3 feet wide
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Yellow
Notes
False indigo (Baptisia perfoliata) is a perennial that bears yellow flowers. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average soil. It grows 12 to 36 inches tall and 12 to 36 inches wide, so give it room to spread. Flowers open in mid to late summer, so you can enjoy color in the second half of the season.
Pairs well with Rock rose, Society garlic, and Chia.
Native range
Southeastern United States.