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| Identification |
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Genus
Baptisia
Species
australis
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
wild indigo
false indigo
Family
LEGUMINOSAE
Specimen number
S11762
Data source
HtZn p83
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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
Various
Overall height
3' - 4'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Dry, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Sandy
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Baptisia australis can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. Wild indigo (also known as false indigo) needs summer days with high heat. This plant does well in sandy soils. Full sun is needed for this species to do its best. It does well in dry, well drained soils. This plant can survive for a while without water.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
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
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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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
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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
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Baptisia australis is a perennial. Flowers: Wild indigo (locally known in some parts as false indigo) has pea-like flowers in terminal racemes. Blossoms appear in April and continue through June. The flowers are usually either indigo or blue.
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