About 20 species of herbaceous perennials in the genus Baptisia are found primarily in dry forest and grassland regions of the eastern and southern United States. They are deep-rooted plants that have good resistance to erosion and drought, and they are frequently found growing in dry, gravelly soil. The inflated seed pods accompany the beautiful terminal flower spikes. Pollinators like as butterflies are drawn to the pea-like blossoms.
Plant Type |
Perennials |
Hardiness Zone |
4-9 |
Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Late Spring, Early Summer |
Height | 2' - 4' (ft) |
Spread | 2' - 4' (ft) |
Spacing |
46" - 48" (in) |
Water Needs |
Low, Average |
Maintenance |
Low |
Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil PH |
Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics |
Plant of Merit |
Tolerance |
Deer, Drought, Salt |
Attracts |
Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Dried Arrangements, Mass Planting, Specimen |
Decadence Deluxe 'Pink Lemonade' | False Indigo Baptisia hybrid || About 20 species of herbaceous perennials in the genus Baptisia are found primarily in dry forest and grassland regions of the eastern and southern United States. They are deep-rooted plants that have good resistance to erosion and drought, and they are frequently found growing in dry, gravelly soil. The inflated seed pods accompany the beautiful terminal flower spikes. Pollinators like as butterflies are drawn to the pea-like blossoms.
Full Sun, Partial Sun,
Late Spring, Early Summer,
Low Water Needs, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained,
Plant of Merit,
Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Salt Tolerant,
Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Dried Arrangements, Mass Planting, Specimen