Blue Wild Indigo

Blue Wild Indigo (Baptisia australis) Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Water Requirements: Low; drought tolerant once established Height: 3–4 feet Bloom Time: Spring to early summer Description: A long-lived native perennial with striking spikes of deep blue, pea-like flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Its attractive blue-green foliage forms a shrub-like mound, followed by decorative seed pods that provide interest into winter. Blue Wild Indigo is an excellent choice for native gardens, pollinator habitats, and low-maintenance landscapes. Planting Tips: Plant in full sun for the best flowering Prefers well-drained soil and does not like to be transplanted once established Water regularly during establishment, then only during prolonged drought Leave seed pods for winter interest or cut back in late winter Ideal Season for Planting in Texas: Fall through spring Nativity to Texas: No (adapted)