Baptisia
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Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“This ultra-low-maintenance perennial is a top pick for pollinator and native plant gardens” — False Indigo (Baptisia Australis) Care Guide – Planting, Growing & Pollinator Tips | Almanac.com
“USDA Zones 3a 3b 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b” — False Indigo (Baptisia Australis) Care Guide – Planting, Growing & Pollinator Tips | Almanac.com
“They will grow 2 to 4 feet tall with a similar spread” — Baptisia (Baptisia, False Indigo, Wild Indigo) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
“Propagation is by stem cuttings or seeds.” — Baptisia (Baptisia, False Indigo, Wild Indigo) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
“In southern locations with mild winters, you can plant baptisia in the fall” — How to Plant and Grow Baptisia
“baptisia plants are toxic to pets and should be kept well away from livestock grazing areas!” — False Indigo (Baptisia Australis) Care Guide – Planting, Growing & Pollinator Tips | Almanac.com
“Baptisia has some common insect problems:” — Baptisia (Baptisia, False Indigo, Wild Indigo) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
“Baptisia growing well with many other perennials that love sun and well-draining soil. For starters, try pairing baptisia with black-eyed Susan, coneflowers, alliums, lady’s mantle, salvia, yarrow, goldenrod, or ornamental grasses.” — False Indigo (Baptisia Australis) Care Guide – Planting, Growing & Pollinator Tips | Almanac.com
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5 cultivars
Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Fact sheet: 6 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian