Baptisia (False Indigo)
Color Name: Violet Dusk
Lavender violet flowers with cream keels makes this a stunning display for the early season garden. Its claim to fame is its unique vase-like habit. Although this plant is 3' wide, the base of the plant takes up a relatively small footprint, leaving space to under plant with other perennials. In comparison to other Baptisia, 'Violet Dusk' is relatively late to bloom-about the first week of June. Baptisia is easy to grow and will thrive with little maintenance. There are many potential applications in the landscape including meadow plantings, as a backdrop in borders, or as a specimen.
Growing Tips: Baptisia grows best in full sun, though it tolerates light shade. If grown in too much shade, plants may require staking. Baptisia is easily grown in poor to average soil that is well-drained. Once established, it is moderately drought tolerant because of its tough, deep taproot. This perennial native may take a couple of seasons to become established, but is very long-lived once mature. Avoid disturbing established clumps.
Lavender violet flowers with cream keels makes this a stunning display for the early season garden. Its claim to fame is its unique vase-like habit. Although this plant is 3' wide, the base of the plant takes up a relatively small footprint, leaving space to under plant with other perennials. In comparison to other Baptisia, 'Violet Dusk' is relatively late to bloom-about the first week of June. Baptisia is easy to grow and will thrive with little maintenance. There are many potential applications in the landscape including meadow plantings, as a backdrop in borders, or as a specimen.
Growing Tips: Baptisia grows best in full sun, though it tolerates light shade. If grown in too much shade, plants may require staking. Baptisia is easily grown in poor to average soil that is well-drained. Once established, it is moderately drought tolerant because of its tough, deep taproot. This perennial native may take a couple of seasons to become established, but is very long-lived once mature. Avoid disturbing established clumps.
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Flower Color: Purple Shades Foliage Color: Green Shades
Height: 36 to 48 Inches Spread: 36 to 48 Inches Hardy in Zone: 4, 5, 6 |
Blooms: Late Spring / Early Summer
Foliage Season: All Season |
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Dry
Moderate
Attributes |
 Dried Flower Mass Planting Landscapes Easy to Grow Drought Tolerant Salt Tolerant Cut Flower or Foilage Border Specimen Plant
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Attracts
Butterflies
Critter Resistance
Deer
