Baptisia STARLITE PRAIRIEBLUES™
Prairieblues False Indigo |
USDA Zone: 4-9 |
Plant number: 1.095.270
(=x bicolor ‘Starlite’) This is the second hybrid False Indigo selection to be introduced from the Chicago Botanic Garden. It forms a bushy mound of bright-green leaves, bearing long tapering spikes of soft-blue flowers kissed with creamy yellow at the petal base. Plants burst into flower towards late May, lasting for several weeks with nice foliage effect for the remainder of the season. Suited to the middle or back of a sunny border. Green seedpods develop in summer and once ripe 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#19971: unlicensed propagation prohibited.
Further details for
Baptisia STARLITE 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 Light Blue
Blooming Time Early Summer Late Spring
Foliage Color Light 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 80-90 cm 31-35 inches
Spread 80-90 cm 31-35 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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