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Baptisia australis 'Pixie Periwinkle'

Dwarf False Indigo

  • Category: Perennial
  • Hardiness Zone:4-9
  • Height:24-28 in
  • Spread:28-32 in
  • Bloom Color: Periwinkle

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!

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Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist, Well-Drained
• Rich
Attributes
• Container
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Ground Cover
• Naturalizing
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Spring
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
Bloom Time
• May - June
Additional Information about Baptisia australis 'Pixie Periwinkle'

Discovered at GET Group & Hoffie Nursery!

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Baptisia australis 'Pixie Periwinkle'

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.