| Common Name: |
Blue False Indigo |
| Scientific Name: |
Baptisia australis |
| Other Name(s): |
Aka Blue wild indigo, False indigo |
| Category: |
Herb/Forb |
| Habit: |
Herbaceous perennial |
| Bloom Color: |
Blue |
| Bloom Size: |
Under 1 in. |
| Bloom Season: |
Late spring or early summer |
| Height of Plant: |
3-4 ft. |
| Spread of Plant: |
2-3 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 4a - 8b |
| Light Requirements: |
Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Usage: |
Dry to medium |
| Soil Type: |
Well-drained soil |
| Native Range: |
Occurs in rich woods, thickets and along stream banks from Pennsylvania south to North Carolina and Tennessee |
| Photographer: |
Jon Wooten |
| Location: |
Native Plant Garden |