![]() ![]() The common name, ‘Blue False Indigo’ is in reference to it being used as a dye by Native Americans and Colonists in place of true ‘Indigo’.A member of the pea family, Blue False Indigo is a legume and is nitrogen fixing and thus never requires fertilizer.The smooth blue-green foliage is attractive throughout the growing season.It also has one of the deepest tap-roots native to North America, making Blue False Indigo very drought tolerant. Slow to develop from seed, it is worth the wait as it makes for a head-turning display of blue, purple, or lavender flowers. Īlthough it is herbaceous and dies back every Winter, Blue False Indigo is long-lived and puts up multiple shoots to give it a shrub-like appearance. ![]() Growing to a mature height of 4′ tall and wide, it attracts bees and hosts several butterflies. Scientifically known as Baptisia Australis, it will grow beautiful blue to purple pea-like flowers in Spring and have lovely smooth blue-green foliage all year. What Wildlife, Pests, and Diseases effect Blue False Indigoīlue False Indigo is a large, showy perennial flower native to North America.How to Grow Blue False Indigo from seed.How to Grow and Care for Blue False Indigo.What are the benefits of Blue False Indigo.This will be a complete profile on this flower. I’ve grown dozens of these plants and have learned a thing or two, and I can share what I’ve learned with you. The display that it puts on is truly ‘head-turning’. I’ve been growing this lovely flower for over 5 years and truly love it. If you’re interested in a flower that blooms in late Spring when most other plants aren’t blooming, one that doesn’t need fertilizer or watering….Oh, and how about if it has some of the most beautiful foliage of all? Well then, say hello to Blue False Indigo (Scientific Name, Baptisia Austalis). ![]()
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