Natural dwarf form of Blue Wild Indigo, suitable for smaller gardens.
28″ x 28″ tall and wide, shrubby-looking clumps (40″ with flowers). Blue-violet flowers in spikes in May/June.
Full sun or part sun are the best, average soil, or drianed soil (including drier clay), with average moisture (medium) to medium-dry or dry.
Native to central and eastern part of USA. Also called Baptisia minor.
Hardy in zones 3 to 7.
Deer and rabbit resistant, black walnut, heat, humidity and drought tolerant.
A bit slower grower, but otherwise low maintenance perennial, perfect for sunny border, cottage gardens, prairies, meadows, native plant gardens, dry gardens and public spaces too.
Combine with Amsonia, Coreopsis, Penstemon, Echinacea, Peonies, Roses or grasses like Bouteloa, Muhlenbergia, Schizachyrium, Sporobolus, Panicum or Pennisetum (where safe).
Pot Size : square 3.5″ x 5″ deep pot
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