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Baptisia albescens

 

Spiked White Wild Indigo is a sun-loving herbaceous perennial in the Fabaceae family. This
plant has obovate, three-parted leaves that is characteristic of all false indigo, that turn black
when dried. In late spring and early summer, spikes of white pea-like flowers make a show.
Legume shaped pods make an appearance in late summer through early fall, and are enjoyed by wildlife. Spiked White Wild Indigo is a fantastic plant to consider if you have a particularly
sunny and dry area that you want to fill in.

Key Info

Scientific Name: Baptisia albescens
Common Names: Spiked White Wild Indigo
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Flower Color: White
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Additional Info

Habit: Dense, erect
Height: 2' - 4'
Spread: 2' - 3'
Soil Conditions: Clay, load, sand, acidic-neutral
Leaves: Green, obovate, elliptical, alternate, trifolate, turns black when dry
Flowers (or reproductive structures: Pea-like flowers
Fruit: Copper to yellow seed pods, July-October
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-10
Pollination: Butterflies
Wildlife Connections: Larval host for butterflies
Propagation: Division, stem cutting, seed