White Wild Indigo, Baptisia alba

Make a statement with white wild indigo (Baptisia alba), a long-lived native perennial with striking blue-green foliage, dark stems, and elegant spikes of creamy-white, pea-like flowers. Hardy in zones 5–8, it is drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and exceptionally low-maintenance once established. A valuable host plant for wild indigo duskywing and zarucco duskywing butterflies, it also attracts bees and other pollinators. Perfect for native and pollinator gardens, cottage borders, prairies, meadows, rain gardens, naturalized areas, and as a specimen, Baptisia alba adds beauty, wildlife value, and year-round interest. Key Features: Spikes of creamy white flowers atop bushy blue-green foliage in May-June Deer resistant Tolerates drought, erosion, clay soil, and shallow and rocky soil Great clumping perennial for naturalizing in landscapes Host to caterpillars of many butterflies, including the wild indigo duskywing Plant Details: Height: 2-4' | Spread: 2-2.5' Light: Partial shade to full sun Soil: Dry to medium moisture soils Zones: 5-8