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Blue Wild Indigo
Baptisia australis

Perennial
Height: 3 to 4 feet

Native to the middle and eastern United States, the flowers of this variety resemble those of lupines with their deep blue to purple pea-like blossoms. Blooms in late spring through early summer.

SOWING:
Plant in full sun to partial shade in moist but well-draining soil after all danger of frost has passed. Cover seed with 1/8 inch of fine soil, well pressed down. Do not cover seeds deeply. Water well during dry or drought conditions.

GERMINATION:
Germination in 14 to 21 days, depending on soil temperature and growing conditions.

REMARKS:
Attracts a number of pollinators such as bumble bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Excellent for use in meadow plantings.

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