Description

Baptisia australis, commonly called blue false indigo, is an upright perennial with purple flowers that look similar to lupines.  They have beautiful bluish-green leaves which resemble clover petals.  It blooms in late spring and works well in borders, cottage gardens and native plant gardens particularly when used in small groups. Its flowers become seed pods which turn charcoal black when ripe and have ornamental interest.

“Seeds rattle around in the blackened pods which were once popularly used by children as rattles.”  Missouri Botanical Garden

Height:  3 to 4ft

Sun:  Full sun to part shade

Water:  Dry to medium

Bloom Color:   Indigo blue

Bloom Time:  May to June