blue false indigo
Also known as: bastard lupine; false indigo; false lupine; golden indigo; indigo weed; tall false indigo
An herbaceous perennial forming a clump to 1.2m, with grey-green, trifoliate leaves and erect, lupin-like racemes of violet-blue flowers, followed by inflated, dark grey pods
Scientific classification
- Species
- blue false indigo (Baptisia australis)
- Genus
- Baptisia
- Family
- Fabaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of blue false indigo
Distribution map
Eastern USA
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of blue false indigo
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blue false indigo care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningCut down once foliage has blackened
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame as soon as seed is ripe or propagate by division in early spring
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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