Blue Indigo – Baptisia Australis

Buy Blue Indigo at TN Nursery.  This plant can grow up to 48 inches high. The leaves are a greyish green and when the flowers bloom in the spring, they are a beautiful purple. It is drought-tolerant and grows best in areas without much shade. This plant is even beautiful when it's not blooming because of the color of the leaves. The flowers are sometimes fragrant and certain parts of the plant are poisonous if they're ingested. The plant is mainly native to the northwest but has been introduced far beyond it's natural range. The Cherokees used the flower as a source of natural blue dye.  It can naturally be found in meadows or along streams or lakes. 

Choose Native Plants to enjoy around your home and in your water gardens
 

These plants are ideal for a pond or water garden.  They will add that natural look to the area.  They will add beauty to any water garden.
 

Native Plants will add beauty to your water garden or ponds
 

These plants will be beautiful around your water garden or pond.  They will provide you with beautiful blooms during the spring and summer.  

Zones- 3-10

Mature Height- 3-4 feet

Mature width- 2 feet

Growth/year- Perennial

Sunlight-full sun

Soil conditions- Very moist soil

Botanical Name-Baptisia Australis