white false indigo
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An herbaceous perennial with grey-green foliage with three-parted leaves, and dark purple stems which turn blackish. Tall spikes of clear white flowers appear in the summer followed by black seed pods
Scientific classification
- Species
- white false indigo (Baptisia alba)
- 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 · Autumn · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of white false indigo
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of white false indigo
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white false indigo 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
PruningCut down once foliage has blackened with frost
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 a well drained humus rich soil
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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