• Eventual Height: 1.5m
  • Eventual Spread: 60cm

Baptisia australis

false indigo

available: within 2 weeks Size: 2 litre pot

available: within 2 weeks Size: 9cm pot

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  • Position: full sun
  • Soil: deep, moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil
  • Rate of growth: average
  • Flowering period: June
  • Flower colour: dark indigo-blue
  • Other features: the flowers are followed by dark grey seed-pods; mid- to deep green leaves
  • Hardiness: fully hardy

    Upright spikes of dark indigo-blue, pea-like flowers in June, often flecked white or cream. False indigo is perfect for a well-drained border or a dry, sunny bank. Resist the temptation to cut the plant back in autumn since the seed-pods and slender stems look wonderful frosted in the winter garden.

  • Garden care: Lift and divide large colonies in early spring