Baptisia × variicolor ‘Twilite’ Prairieblu...
Prairieblues False Indigo |
USDA Zone: 4-9 |
Plant number: 1.095.250
This is the first hybrid False Indigo selection to be introduced from the Chicago Botanic Garden, part of the Prairieblues™ series. It forms a tall and bushy clump of healthy blue-green leaves, bearing long tapering spikes of violet purple flowers with yellow markings. Plants burst into flower towards late May, lasting for several weeks with nice foliage effect for the remainder of the season. Nice in the middle or back of a sunny border. Green seedpods develop in summer, maturing to charcoal black. These are useful in dried arrangements or for winter effect in the garden. A non-spreading plant that gets large, so allow plenty of space since plants resent being disturbed or moved once established. Long-lived and easy to grow. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions, including summer drought. May well prove to be hardy in Zone 3 or colder. USPP#19011: unlicensed propagation prohibited.
Further details for
Baptisia × variicolor ‘Twilite’ 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 Purple Yellow
Blooming Time Early Summer Late Spring
Foliage Color Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds Border Cut Flower Deer Resistant Dried Flower Drought Tolerant Rabbit Resistant Massed Poisonous/Toxic Specimen
Flower Head Size Very Large
Height 90-150 cm 35-59 inches
Spread 90-120 cm 35-47 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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