Like most of its genus, Baptisia australis spends its first few years developing mostly below ground. The branching foliage and blossoms become showier and more developed with each subsequent growing season.

Probably the most familiar and wide-ranging of Baptisias, Blue Wild Indigo can provide an early deep blue flare in spring in native plantings where its bushy structure complements summer bloomers. Their 4' height and branching habit make wide spacing advisable in home landscaping.  If you have dry soils and want a smaller Blue Indigo try Baptisia minor (Dwarf Blue Indigo).

Genus Baptisia is a legume. Prairie Moon provides species-specific inoculum with legume seed free of charge. Inoculum will keep refrigerated for approximately 1 year. 

Other Common Names in use: Blue False Indigo

Seeds / Packet: 75
Seeds / Ounce: 1,500

Dormant bare root plants ship each year during optimal transplanting seasons: Spring (April - May) and Fall (October).

Potted plants come in a tray of 38 plants and ship late May through late July.  If you prefer to mix and match up to 4 species in a tray (at no additional charge), click here for the 'Mix and Match' tray option.