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Baptisia bracteata

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 60 - 75 cm (2 - 2.5 ft)
Spread 60 - 75 cm (2 - 2.5 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
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Description The herbaceous perennial Baptisia bracteata (false indigo) bears showy and faded yellow blooms during late spring to early summer. The matte foliage is dark green in colour and medium in texture. Baptisia bracteata (false indigo) yields showy fruit.
Typical Uses Cut flowers and dried flowers.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden.