Baptisia 'Grape Taffy'
false indigo
Compact and upright, this long-lived perennial adds structure and colour to sunny borders with minimal fuss. Spikes of unusual reddish-purple,...
9cm pot
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Plant description
Compact and upright, this long-lived perennial adds structure and colour to sunny borders with minimal fuss. Spikes of unusual reddish-purple, pea-like flowers appear in early summer, contrasting with a yellowish keel and supported by sturdy blue-green foliage. Flowering is followed by distinctive black seed pods that extend the season of interest.
Baptisia 'Grape Taffy' stands out for its smaller size compared to other cultivars, making it a great choice for tighter spaces or mixed planting schemes. It’s drought tolerant once established and rarely troubled by pests or disease.
Ideal for wildlife-friendly gardens, prairie borders, or low-maintenance planting schemes. Leave undisturbed to allow the deep tap root to establish fully for best performance.
Baptisia 'Grape Taffy' stands out for its smaller size compared to other cultivars, making it a great choice for tighter spaces or mixed planting schemes. It’s drought tolerant once established and rarely troubled by pests or disease.
Ideal for wildlife-friendly gardens, prairie borders, or low-maintenance planting schemes. Leave undisturbed to allow the deep tap root to establish fully for best performance.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
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- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Baptisia Grape Taffy:
Plant Baptisia in a sunny, well-drained spot where it can stay undisturbed, as it develops a deep tap root that improves drought tolerance but makes transplanting difficult.
While it's frost hardy, younger plants benefit from protection in colder areas—apply a thick mulch of well-rotted organic matter in late autumn and use fleece during hard frosts.
These perennials prefer poor to moderately fertile soil and dislike being heavily fertilised or waterlogged. Lift and divide large clumps only in early spring if absolutely necessary.
While it's frost hardy, younger plants benefit from protection in colder areas—apply a thick mulch of well-rotted organic matter in late autumn and use fleece during hard frosts.
These perennials prefer poor to moderately fertile soil and dislike being heavily fertilised or waterlogged. Lift and divide large clumps only in early spring if absolutely necessary.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
