Baptisia bracteata

Cream Wild Indigo

Cream Wild Indigo is a spectacular specimen for the naturalized or formal flower garden. The blue-green foliage resembles a small rounded bush. Drooping spikes of creamy yellow, pea-like flowers bloom below the foliage in May or June followed by large, black seed pods in late summer.

Showy flowers
Great foliage
Interesting seed pods

More about Baptisia bracteata :

Cream Wild Indigo has a deep taproot which permits it to withstand dry conditions and heat.Cream Wild Indigo is also known by the botanical name, Baptisia leucophaea, Long Bracted Wild Indigo.

Cream Wild Indigo Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Produced using Forrest Keeling's patented RPM Root Production Method ® technology for exceptional growth and survivability. The attractive seed pods are used in flower arrangements.

Height:

24-30 Inches

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Spread:

24-30 Inches

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 9

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Characteristics & Attributes
Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Moisture Preference
Dry
Average
Attracts Wildlife
Songbirds
Upland Birds and Game
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Summer
Habit
Perennial
Program
Grow Native!
Attributes
Great Foliage
Midwest Native
Naturalizing
Border or Bed
Specimen
Drought Tolerant