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| Identification |
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Genus
Baptisia
Species
tinctoria
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
false indigo
wild indigo
Family
LEGUMINOSAE
Specimen number
S8725
Data source
DyePl p90;MedPl p174;Poison p106
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Prostrate
Overall height
1' - 3'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Blue is the most typical color produced by Baptisia tinctoria. False Indigo has been used in Scotland for dyeing.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Whole plant
Poisonous indications
It contains quinolizidine alkaloids which cause diarrhea and loss of appetite in humans, and leads to death in livestock.
Internal poison
yes
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
yes
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
immunostimulant
antiseptic
antimicrobial
Medicinal parts
Root
Leaves
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
yes
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Baptisia tinctoria is considered by some to be an herbal remedy. It's used as an immunostimulant, an antiseptic or an antimicrobial. Wild indigo (sometimes called false indigo) should only be used under professional guidance. The root and the leaves are used in herbal preparations. This whole plant is toxic. It is poisonous if ingested. Keep out of pastures and away from livestock grazing areas. It contains quinolizidine alkaloids which cause diarrhea and loss of appetite in humans, and leads to death in livestock.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
blue
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Baptisia tinctoria may have originated from Scotland.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Baptisia tinctoria is a perennial. Flowers: Wild indigo (locally known in some parts as false indigo) has pea like flowers in loose racemes on upper branchlets. Flowers begin in May and don't stop until September. The blossoms are typically of a yellow color.
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