Sun
Part sun/part shade
Full sun
Soil moisture
Dry
Medium-moist
Height
2'-4'
Habitat
Prairie
Rivers, streams, lakes
Edge
Good for
Formal/front yard garden
Erosion control
Rain gardens
Pollinator patches
Centerpiece
Tolerates
Clay
Drought
Acidic soils
Duration
Perennial
Growth habit
Readily reseeds
Suckers/Runners
Slow/minimal spread
Aggressive
No
*Once established, blue false indigo is difficult to remove. To prevent spread, remove seedpods before they dry.
Blue False Indigo (Baptisia australis)
Pre-orders can be picked up at the LCCC Earth Day Celebration April 24th. Details can be found on the flyer in the homepage.
After April 24th, orders can be picked up on Saturdays at the Oberlin Farmer's Market
69-85 S Main St, Oberlin, OH 44074.
An e-mail will be sent to confirm your pick-up arrangement. Guests are asked to pick up their order within two Saturdays of their order.