Baptisia australis

False Indigo

Blue False Indigo, also known as Redneck Lupine, has blue pea-like flowers in May and June, A long-lived perennial. 2010 Perennial Plant of the Year. All Baptisias are very roadside salt tolerant and dry site tolerant.

PRN Preferred: Easy to grow and does not grow too big.

Height

40 Inches

Spread

36 Inches

Bloom Color

Blue

USDA Hardiness Zone

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Cut Flower
•	Deer Resistant
•	Native

Soil Conditions

•	Average
•	Dry

Bloom Time

•	Spring
•	Summer

Exposure

•

Sun

Special Recognition

•	Perennial Plant of the Year
•	PRN Preferred Selection

Attracts Wildlife

•	Attracts Butterflies
•	Attracts Pollinators

Tolerance

•	Drought Tolerant
•	Salt Tolerant

Foliage Color

•

Green

Companion Plants to Baptisia australis

Iris ensata 'Variegata'
Variegated Japanese Iris

Salvia nemorosa 'May Night'
Hybrid Sage

Similar Plants to Baptisia australis

Amsonia hubrichtii
Arkansas Amsonia