Vivid violet blue flowers with a pale yellow keel are produced on 8″ long spikes in spring. A compact, smaller size False Indigo well suited to urban landscapes. Attractive to butterflies. Native to North America. Decorative seed pods in fall.2 1/2-3′ Botanical Name- Baptisia Sparkling Sapphires Pronunciation- bap-TIZ-ee-uh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- Mature Height- Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained Current Size- 2 Bloom Color- Violet blue Bloom Time- Mid to late spring Companion Plants- Blazing Star – striking purple spires together Fauna Attracted- Bumblebees (specialist pollinators), butterflies, beneficial wasps Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – PP4 Yearly Care Instructions- Cut back old stems in late winter; avoid overfertilizing and support with stakes if needed. Trimming Instructions- Trim to the ground in late fall or early spring. Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) lightly in spring; low feeding need. Over-fertilizing can lead to weak stems, especially in heavier clay soils. Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, root rot
