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- Baptisia, Purple (Wild Indigo)
Baptisia, Purple (Wild Indigo)
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Botanical Name
Baptisa australis
Plant Type
Shrubs
Plant Height Max
1ft
Light
Sun
Seasonal Interest From
Spring
Seasonal Feature
Flower
Plant Color
Blue
Plant Spread Min
5ft
Plant Spread Max
3ft
Water Needs
Medium
Seasonal Interest To
Summer
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Zilker Only
N/A
Comments
Tap-rooted plant; prefers well-drained soil; tolerates limestone, most parts of plants poisonous; attracts butterflies and bees