Baptisia 'Royal Purple' PP25,508
False Indigo
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-9
Attractive blue-green foliage with dark violet purple flowers in late spring. Intense flower color contrasts beautifully with the foliage. Similar to Baptisia australis in size and habit.
Height
42-46 in
Spread
36-40 in
Color
Purple
Interesting Notes
Introduced by Chicagoland Grows
Bloom Time
May-June
When to Divide
best not disturbed
Good Companions
Yarrow (Achillea ), Yarrow (Achillea ), Hollyhock (Alcea rosea), Larkspur (Delphinium (Magic Fountains)), Coral Bells (Heuchera ), Japanese Silver Grass (Miscanthus sinensis), Bee Balm (Monarda ), Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum)Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Butterflies |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Cut Flowers |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
| • | Partial Shade |
Foliage Color
| • | Blue-Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Fall |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
