Baptisia, Wild Indigo
Baptisia
Description: Wild Indigo is a striking perennial wildflower known for its tall, graceful spikes of deep blue to violet pea-like flowers and attractive blue-green foliage. Blooming in late spring to early summer, this drought-tolerant native plant adds height, texture, and vibrant color to meadows, borders, and pollinator-friendly gardens. As it matures, Wild Indigo develops a deep root system, making it a resilient and long-lived addition to any landscape.
Wildlife Benefits: Wild Indigo’s nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, while its seed pods provide food for birds. It is also a host plant for several butterfly species, including the Clouded Sulphur and Wild Indigo Duskywing.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally, some Indigenous groups used Wild Indigo in herbal medicine for immune support and wound care. However, this plant should be used with caution, as certain compounds can be toxic in large quantities.
Native Status: Native to North America, including parts of Georgia, Wild Indigo thrives in prairies, open woodlands, and well-drained garden settings.
Pollinator Friendliness: With its tall flower spikes and long-lasting blooms, Wild Indigo is a valuable nectar source for bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 3–5 feet
Spacing: 24–36 inches
Sun/Shade: Requires Full Sun but tolerates Partial Shade
How to Grow: Wild Indigo thrives in well-drained, sandy, or loamy soil and is highly drought-tolerant once established. Avoid transplanting, as it develops a deep taproot. Cut back in late fall or early spring to encourage new growth and maintain shape. The plant will take a few years to fully mature but rewards patience with stunning blooms and long-term resilience.
Add bold color, pollinator support, and native beauty to your garden with Wild Indigo—a tough, low-maintenance perennial that thrives in diverse landscapes.
Available in gallon pots
Baptisia
Description: Wild Indigo is a striking perennial wildflower known for its tall, graceful spikes of deep blue to violet pea-like flowers and attractive blue-green foliage. Blooming in late spring to early summer, this drought-tolerant native plant adds height, texture, and vibrant color to meadows, borders, and pollinator-friendly gardens. As it matures, Wild Indigo develops a deep root system, making it a resilient and long-lived addition to any landscape.
Wildlife Benefits: Wild Indigo’s nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, while its seed pods provide food for birds. It is also a host plant for several butterfly species, including the Clouded Sulphur and Wild Indigo Duskywing.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally, some Indigenous groups used Wild Indigo in herbal medicine for immune support and wound care. However, this plant should be used with caution, as certain compounds can be toxic in large quantities.
Native Status: Native to North America, including parts of Georgia, Wild Indigo thrives in prairies, open woodlands, and well-drained garden settings.
Pollinator Friendliness: With its tall flower spikes and long-lasting blooms, Wild Indigo is a valuable nectar source for bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 3–5 feet
Spacing: 24–36 inches
Sun/Shade: Requires Full Sun but tolerates Partial Shade
How to Grow: Wild Indigo thrives in well-drained, sandy, or loamy soil and is highly drought-tolerant once established. Avoid transplanting, as it develops a deep taproot. Cut back in late fall or early spring to encourage new growth and maintain shape. The plant will take a few years to fully mature but rewards patience with stunning blooms and long-term resilience.
Add bold color, pollinator support, and native beauty to your garden with Wild Indigo—a tough, low-maintenance perennial that thrives in diverse landscapes.
Available in gallon pots
Baptisia
Description: Wild Indigo is a striking perennial wildflower known for its tall, graceful spikes of deep blue to violet pea-like flowers and attractive blue-green foliage. Blooming in late spring to early summer, this drought-tolerant native plant adds height, texture, and vibrant color to meadows, borders, and pollinator-friendly gardens. As it matures, Wild Indigo develops a deep root system, making it a resilient and long-lived addition to any landscape.
Wildlife Benefits: Wild Indigo’s nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, while its seed pods provide food for birds. It is also a host plant for several butterfly species, including the Clouded Sulphur and Wild Indigo Duskywing.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally, some Indigenous groups used Wild Indigo in herbal medicine for immune support and wound care. However, this plant should be used with caution, as certain compounds can be toxic in large quantities.
Native Status: Native to North America, including parts of Georgia, Wild Indigo thrives in prairies, open woodlands, and well-drained garden settings.
Pollinator Friendliness: With its tall flower spikes and long-lasting blooms, Wild Indigo is a valuable nectar source for bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 3–5 feet
Spacing: 24–36 inches
Sun/Shade: Requires Full Sun but tolerates Partial Shade
How to Grow: Wild Indigo thrives in well-drained, sandy, or loamy soil and is highly drought-tolerant once established. Avoid transplanting, as it develops a deep taproot. Cut back in late fall or early spring to encourage new growth and maintain shape. The plant will take a few years to fully mature but rewards patience with stunning blooms and long-term resilience.
Add bold color, pollinator support, and native beauty to your garden with Wild Indigo—a tough, low-maintenance perennial that thrives in diverse landscapes.
Available in gallon pots