Baptisia 'Chocolate Chip'
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An herbaceous perennial, forming a clump to around 1m high, with upright stems bearing leaves divided into three clover-like leaflets. Tall clusters of purple-brown buds opening to yellow flowers are produced in late spring or early summer, followed by dark grey seed pods
Scientific classification
- Species
- Baptisia 'Chocolate Chip' (Baptisia 'Chocolate Chip')
- Genus
- Baptisia
- Family
- Fabaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 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 Baptisia 'Chocolate Chip'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Baptisia 'Chocolate Chip'
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Baptisia 'Chocolate Chip' 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
PruningNo pruning required, though plants can be trimmed back after flowering to maintain a compact shape, unless seed pods are required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings. Hybrid cultivars will not come true from seed
Growing
GrowingThrives in deep, well-drained, preferably sandy soil in an open, sunny position. Plants can be slow to establish, and dislike being disturbed, but mature plants have good drought tolerance
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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