Baptisia australis 'Pixie Periwinkle'
Dwarf False Indigo
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-9
David Leider’s exciting discovery at GET Group & Hoffie Nursery in 2009. This Baptisia is appreciated for the compact and rounded habit, unique bloom color and overall great performance. Consistently blooms as a young plant. Perfect for smaller gardens. Light lavender/periwinkle blooms are like no other!
Height
24-28 in
Spread
28-32 in
Interesting Notes
Discovered at GET Group & Hoffie Nursery!
Bloom Time
May-June
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Grow in deep rich soil, although tolerant of less. Tolerates drought, but looks best with regular waterings. Makes a great speciman, background or hedge planting. Flowers are good for cutting and the seed pods work well in dried arrangements.
When to Divide
best not disturbed
Good Companions
Alpine Pinks (Dianthus ), Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca), Grayleaf Cranesbill (Geranium cinereum), Coral Bells (Heuchera ), Bee Balm (Monarda didyma), Variegated Hakone (Hakonechloa macra), Ozark Sundrops (Oenothera missouriensis), Garden Phlox (Phlox ), Thyme, Lemon (Perennial) (Thymus citriodorus), Peony (Paeonia lactiflora), Catchfly (Lychnis sieboldii), Spiderwort (Tradescantia ), Peony (Paeonia )Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Butterflies |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Dried Flowers |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
| • | Partial Shade |
Foliage Color
| • | Blue-Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Rich |
| • | Moist but well-drained |
