Baptisia x 'Midnight Prairieblues' PPAF

Baptisia x
New!

False Indigo

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-9

This stunning new Baptisia has an upright, vase habit with long infolerescences. Long, intermingling blooming season of periwinkle blue!

Height

30-36 Inches

Spread

36-48 Inches

Color

Blue/Purple

Interesting Notes

Bred at the Chicago Botanic Garden by Jim Ault and released by Chicagoland Grows.

Bloom Time

May-June

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

If not planted in full sun, will stretch for the sun and may require staking.
Deadheading will encourage another blooom.

When to Divide

best not disturbed

Good Companions

Lavander (Lavandula x intermedia), Dwarf Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum), Alpine Pinks (Dianthus ), Coral Bells (Heuchera ), Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris ), Golden Alexander (Zizia aptera), Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife
• Butterflies
Attributes & Uses
• Cut Flowers
• Dried Flowers
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Exposure
• Partial Shade
• Full Sun
Foliage Color
• Gray-Green
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Spring
• Summer
• Winter
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Spring
• Fall
• Summer
Soil Moisture Preference
• Well-drained