Baptisia tinctoria

Wild Indigo

  • Thrives in sunny, well-drained soil
  • Drought tolerant and extremely hardy
  • Perfect for grouping or massing
  • Pea-like flowers attract native butterflies & bees
  • Easy to grow with attractive grey-green foliage

American Beauties Native Plants

Purchase options for Wild Indigo

  • Size: 1 Gallon -
  • Status: Sheared and/or Dormant
  • Availability: Online

$36.00

Success Starts With Soil

Upright stems spring from the ground in spring, rising to 2 to 3' while topping themselves with large, stem-ending buds. Buds open in late May revealing striking yellow, pea-like flowers that are a magnet for native pollinators and butterflies. Easy to grow with great foliage color! Planting this species in close proximity to black walnut trees may result in less favorable performance.

Attributes
• Native
Foliage Color
• Green
Maintenance and Care
• Drought Tolerant
• Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Supports Bees
Flower Color
• Yellow
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun
Soil Moisture
• Dry Soil
Growing Tips for Baptisia tinctoria

Thriving in both full sun and partial shade, this plant demands little maintenance. It particularly excels in dry or well-drained soils, showcasing its best performance in these conditions.