Blue False Indigo
Description
Description
BAPTISIA a. 4′ tall, 3-4′ spread, part shade-full sun, mid-late spring bloom. A distinctive perennial with showy indigo-blue flowers carried on tapering spikes up to 1′ long. They are held just above the dense, bushy mounds of soft blue-green foliage. Once blooms have faded, 2-3″ long, black seed pods appear which remain attractive well into winter. They can be dried for use in arrangements. Attracts butterflies & is bee friendly. Deer resistant. Zones 3-9. Potted in 3″ pot.
Baptisia australis is native to the prairies of North America, so it is easy to grow and will thrive with little maintenance. There are many potential applications in the landscape including meadow plantings, as a backdrop in borders, or as a specimen. Plants are very long-lived once established.
A distinctive perennial with showy flowers carried on tapering spikes up to 1' long. They are held just above the dense, bushy mounds of soft blue-green foliage. The blooms appear from mid to late spring, followed by 2-3" long, black seed pods which remain attractive well into winter. They can be dried for use in arrangements.
Garden Style: Eclectic, Prairie, Rain Garden
Other Features: Border Plant, Cut Flower, Cut Foliage, Dried Flower, Drought Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Specimen, Focal Point
Shipping Schedule
Shipping Schedule
We currently only ship to the 48 contiguous U.S. states. Shipments are scheduled by USDA Hardiness Zone, ensuring your plants arrive ready to thrive.
Plant Type | Shipping Window |
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Lily Bulbs | Mid/Late Mar – Mid/Late May; Late Sep – Early Nov |
Cannas & Dahlias | Early Mar – Mid-May |
Daffodils | Early Mar – Mid-May |
Perennials, Grasses & Hosta | Early Mar – Mid-May; Mid Sep – Early Nov |
Iris | Early Mar – Early Jun; Mid Aug – Early Nov |
Peonies | Early Mar – Mid-May; Early Sep – Early Nov |
Tulips, Giant Allium & Magic Lilies | Early Oct – Early Nov |
Do you split orders?
We do not split orders by default. Place a separate order to receive “ready now” items sooner.
What is the shipping priority?
We ship to colder zones first, then proceed to warmer zones.
Do I need lead time before planting?
Most perennials need 4–6 weeks in-ground before the first freeze.
When do you start shipping to my zone?
Zone | Approx. Shipping Time |
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Zones 7–11 | Early–Mid March |
Zone 6 | Late March |
Zone 5 | Mid April |
Zone 4 | Late April |
Zone 3 | Early May |
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