Baptisia tinctoria - Plant

Baptisia tinctoria is a herbaceous perennial plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to eastern North America.

Common name: wild indigo
Color: yellow
Bloom time: May to June
Height: 2.00 to 3.00 feet
Difficulty level: asy to grow

Planting & Care
Members of the Fabaceae or pea family, false indigo flowers’ distinctive pea-like blossoms also come in white (Baptisia alba) and yellow (Baptisia tinctoria) as well as the more widely known blue (Baptisia australis
There are also several hybrid cultivars on the market today. Advertisement Native to the prairies of southern North America, Baptisia plants grow well in almost any well drained soil in USDA planting zones 5-9

Sunlight: Full sun to part shade

Soil: well-drained soil

Water: Dry to medium

Temprature: 70°F

Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer

Care:

• Like many prairie plants, Baptisia takes some time to establish its deep root system before taking off, so the first of false indigos growing tips would be to have patience.
• It can take up to three years for your seeds or seedlings to produce flowers.
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  The second of our false indigo growing tips would be to choose your site carefully.
• Once planted, Baptisia plants don’t like to be moved.

Special Feature:
Cottage gardens, prairies, meadows and native plant gardens. Effective in naturalized settings. Best as a specimen or in small groups.
Use
Medicinal use:

• homeopathic practice

Ornamental use:

• The plant is used for ornamental purpose

Note:
for medicinal use, please consult appropriate doctor before use

Reference:
http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=j500 http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/baptisia/growing-baptisia-plants.htm