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Baptisia australis 'Purple Smoke'

Family Leguminosae-Papilionoideae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.9 - 1.8 m (3 - 6 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Baptisia australis 'Purple Smoke' (blue false indigo) bears showy and mauve blossoms during mid spring to late spring. This plant is upright and has showy, matte and medium textured foliage that is greyish green in colour. Showy fruit are produced by Baptisia australis 'Purple Smoke' (blue false indigo). Baptisia australis 'Purple Smoke' (blue false indigo) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, border, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Baptisia australis 'Purple Smoke' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought.
Cautions Baptisia australis 'Purple Smoke' (blue false indigo) is poisonous or toxic so keep this in mind if you have children or pets that could be at risk.