Baptisia x Decadence® 'Dark Chocolate'

Dark Chocolate False Indigo

  • Nearly black, charcoal purple flowers appear atop the compact clump of deep blue-green foliage in spring
  • Smaller size; well-suited to urban landscapes
  • Fall interest
  • Deadheading not necessary
  • Drought tolerant
  • Salt tolerant
  • Attracts bees and butterflies
  • Native

Proven Winners

Purchase options for Dark Chocolate False Indigo

  • Size: 2 Gallon -
  • Status: Sheared and/or Dormant
  • Availability: Online

$47.00

Success Starts With Soil

Nearly black, charcoal purple flowers line tall spikes that soar above the compact clump of deep blue-green foliage in spring. Smaller size; well-suited to urban landscapes because it thrives with little maintenance. Once established Dark Chocolate is a long-lived perennial that will deliver unique blooms and great form year after year.

Attributes
• Border or Bed
• Long Blooming
Foliage Color
• Blue
• Green
Maintenance and Care
• Drought Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
• No Deadheading
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Supports Bees
Flower Color
• Black
Programs
• Proven Winners
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Spring
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun
Habit
• Compact
• Mounding
Soil Moisture
• Dry Soil
• Average Water
Growing Tips for Baptisia x 'Decadence® 'Dark Chocolate''

Grows best in full sun and average to poor, well-drained soil. Moderately drought tolerant once established. Very long-lived perennial.