Baptisia australis
Blue False Indigo
Historically used as a dye; may be used as a specimen plant.
General Product Information:
Item Number: BAPAUS02
Species Type: Native
Product Categories:
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Characteristics: Glossy trifoliate leaves.
Habitat: Open woods, riverbanks, sandy floodplains.
Bloom Period: May to June
Flower Color: Purple-violet
Foliage Color: Green
Height: Up to 4.9 Ft
Pollinator Value: Medium
Indicator Regions (view map & key):
Northcentral & Northeast: FACU
Midwest: FACU
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU
Tolerances:
Seed Information:
Approximate seeds per lb: 22,000
Seeding Rate: When used as part of a mix, ensure that the mix consists of not less than 0.3% and not more than 0.5% of the total.
Truax Seedbox: Fine