blue false indigo

How to Grow and Care for blue false indigo

blue false indigo · Baptisia australis
Also known as: bastard lupine; false indigo; false lupine; golden indigo; indigo weed; tall false indigo

Grow in open, porous, preferably sandy soil in full sun; drought resistant once roots have penetrated the soil. Best left undisturbed, although vigorous clumps may be carefully divided in spring.

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Planting and Growing blue false indigo

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
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Care Tips

Grow in open, porous, preferably sandy soil in full sun; drought resistant once roots have penetrated the soil. Best left undisturbed, although vigorous clumps may be carefully divided in spring.

How to Water blue false indigo?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for blue false indigo?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for blue false indigo?

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What Soil Is Best for blue false indigo?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for blue false indigo?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize blue false indigo?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune blue false indigo?

Cut down once foliage has blackened

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How to Propagate blue false indigo?

Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame as soon as seed is ripe or propagate by division in early spring

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How to Transplant blue false indigo?

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How to Care for blue false indigo in Winter?

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How to Plant blue false indigo?

Grow in open, porous, preferably sandy soil in full sun; drought resistant once roots have penetrated the soil. Best left undisturbed, although vigorous clumps may be carefully divided in spring.

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How to Repot blue false indigo?

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How to Harvest blue false indigo?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of blue false indigo

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Attributes of blue false indigo

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginEastern USA

Scientific Classification

Species
Baptisia australis
Genus
Baptisia
Family
Fabaceae
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