Collection: Baptisia

Family Fabaceae

Baptisia — False Indigo or False Lupin — is a long-lived, clump-forming prairie perennial native to eastern and southern North America. Erect spikes of pea-like flowers in shades of deep blue, violet, white, and soft yellow appear in late spring to early summer, making a bold statement before many summer perennials hit their stride. Ornamental inflated seed pods follow, blackening and persisting through winter to add structural interest to the border.

Deep-rooted and drought tolerant once established, Baptisia thrives in full sun and neutral to acidic, free-draining soil — including poor, sandy ground where many plants struggle. A magnet for bumblebees and long-tongued pollinators.

Ideal for prairie and naturalistic planting schemes, or as a long-term anchor at the back of a sunny border. Combines beautifully with Salvia, Geranium, ornamental grasses, and early-flowering Allium.