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Botanical Name |
Baptisia australis var. minor |
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Common Name |
Dwarf False Indigo |
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Type |
Perennial |
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Exposure |
Sun |
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Size for Description |
18 to 24 In by 18 to 24 In |
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Bloom Time |
Spring to Summer |
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Flower Color |
Purple |
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Fruit |
Black |
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Foliage |
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Bark |
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Fall Color |
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Growth Rate |
Moderate |
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Butterflies |
yes |
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Hummingbirds |
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Deer Resistant |
yes |
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Drought Tolerant |
yes |
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Moisture Lover |
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Native |
yes |
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Walnut Tolerant |
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Wet Areas |
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Fragrant |
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Groundcover |
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Comment |
Spikes of bright blue flowers on compact
shrubby grey green plants in early Summer |
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Care |
After flowering cut back plants by one
third. This prevents flopping and maintains a neat appearance.
The disadvantage of this is that you will not get the beautiful
black seed pods. Plants may be cut back to the ground in late
fall or spring. |
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Zone |
4 |
