Baptisia ‘Lunar Eclipse’ Prairieblues™
Prairieblues False Indigo |
USDA Zone: 4-9 |
Plant number: 1.095.170
A recent introduction from the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Prairieblues™ series which was selected for its unique flowers. It forms a tall, vase-shaped mound of grey-green foliage, with long spikes of oversized flowers that are initally light lemon over cream that age first to cream and then to light to medium violet producing a two to three-toned colour effect. A complex hybrid developed from the species Baptisia alba, B. australis, B. leucophaea, and B. tinctoria. Developed by Dr. Jim Ault at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, Illinois. USPP#25875: unlicensed propagation prohibited.
Further details for
Baptisia ‘Lunar Eclipse’ Prairieblues™
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil Type Normal or Sandy or Clay
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Average or Dry or Moist
Care Level Easy
Appearance and Characteristics
Flower Colour Creamy Yellow Mauve/Lilac Purple White
Blooming Time Early Summer Late Spring
Foliage Color Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Attracts Butterflies Border Cut Flower Deer Resistant Dried Flower Drought Tolerant Rabbit Resistant Massed Poisonous/Toxic Specimen
Flower Head Size Very Large
Height 60-90 cm 23-35 inches
Spread 60-80 cm 23-31 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Slow
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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