yellow wild indigo
Baptisia sphaerocarpa
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Yellow
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Yellow wild indigo (Baptisia sphaerocarpa) is a perennial for borders and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average, sandy or loamy soil. It grows into a compact, rounded clump with many branches. Large yellow flowers open along the upper stems, well above the foliage, and they draw butterflies and bees.
Pairs well with Cat mint, Blue fescue, and Panicle hydrangea.
Native range
South-central United States.