Baptisia sphaerocarpa
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An herbaceous perennial, forming a clump to around 1m high, with upright stems bearing blue-green leaves divided into three clover-like leaflets. Tall clusters of bright yellow flowers are produced in late spring, followed by inflated, pale green seed pods that ripen to brown
Scientific classification
- Species
- Baptisia sphaerocarpa (Baptisia sphaerocarpa)
- 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 sphaerocarpa
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Baptisia sphaerocarpa
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Baptisia sphaerocarpa care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings. Plants grown from seed may take a few years to flower
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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