Baptisia australis var. minor | dwarf blue false indigo

Dwarf blue false indigo has, perhaps, the best shape of all the baptisias. It is lower growing, perfectly mounded, and foliage is tighter. Grow this plant for the stunning blue-grey foliage and shape. Lilac-blue pea-like blossoms and rattling seed pods are an added bonus.

Growing note: Baptisia take a number of years to reach their full potential. It is worth the wait! They are long lived, healthy pants once established. Do not attempt to move them. They have extensive root systems that will not thank you. They are also difficult to grow from seed. The best thing to do is to just give them time and allow them to spread on their own.

syn. Baptisia australis 'Minor', Baptisia minor

Zones: 3 to 8
Family: Fabaceae
Type: Perennial
Height: 18 to 24 in.
Spread: 18 to 24 in.
Exposure: full sun to part shade
Soil Conditions: dry, well-drained, average, moist
Bloom Time: April to July
Bloom Color: blue to purple
Native Range: southern and central United States