Blue False Indigo Baptisia australis Live Bare Root Plant - 18+ Inches

About This Plant

Blue False Indigo (Baptisia australis) is a hardy native perennial known for its deep blue flower spikes, blue-green foliage, and ornamental seed pods. This herbaceous perennial grows to 3–4 feet tall and prefers full sun to partial shade with well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant once established and valued for low maintenance and year-after-year blooms.

What You Will Receive

1 live Blue False Indigo plant, approximately 18+ inches tall. The plant is shipped bare root, freshly dug before shipping, with roots wrapped for moisture and secure packaging for safe arrival.

• Height: approximately 18+ inches
• Shipped bare root
• Roots wrapped for moisture
• Secure packaging for safe arrival

Growing Information

Common Name: Blue False Indigo
Botanical Name: Baptisia australis
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Growth Stage: Established live plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to most soil types
Watering: Moderate during establishment; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 3–4 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 3–9
Container Friendly: Yes, while young

Care Tip: Plant in a permanent location, as Blue False Indigo develops a deep taproot and prefers not to be transplanted once established. Remove spent flower spikes if desired, or leave seed pods for seasonal interest.