Baptisia bracteata (Cream Wild Indigo)
The Cream Wild Indigo is among the earliest prairie species.  It keeps interest throughout the season with blue-black pods and attractive dark fall foliage. Baptisia bracteata thrives in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Other Common Names in use: Longbract Wild Indigo, Cream False Indigo
Other Scientific Names in use: Baptisia leucophaea

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.

Seeds / Packet: 10
Seeds / Ounce: 1,400

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.
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Catalog Number BAP08F
Scientific Name Baptisia bracteata
Common Name Cream Wild Indigo
Germination Code C(10), H, I
Seeds / Packet 10
Seeds / Ounce 1,400
Wetland Code UPL
Sun Exposure Prairie , Savanna
Soil Moisture Mesic , Dry Mesic , Dry
Height 2 feet
Bloom Color Cream
Bloom Time May , June
Plant Type Forbs (Wildflowers)
Availability Seeds , Bare Root Plants , Potted Plants (Tray)
Price:
Seeds
Quantity: Pricing: Order:
Packet $2.00
1/8 oz. $11.25
1/4 oz. $17.50
1/2 oz. $30.00
1 oz. $50.00
1 lb. $750.00
Bare Root Plants
Quantity: Pricing: # of Plants:
Out of stock
Potted Plants
Quantity: Pricing: Order:
Tray of 38 $98.00
 
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Baptisia bracteata (Cream Wild Indigo)
Map Key
Present in state Present in county, native to state Present in county, not native to state  
Not present in state Present historically, now extirpated    
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Seeds
Quantity: Pricing:
Packet $2.00
1/8 oz. $15.00
1/4 oz. $25.00
1/2 oz. $45.00
1 oz. $80.00
1 lb. $1200.00
Bare Root Plants
Quantity: Pricing:
Out of stock
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