Baptisia x 'Twilight Prairie Blues'
False Indigo
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False Indigo (Baptisia x 'Twilight Prairie Blues') - Description
Up to 100 flower spikes per plant! Burgundy flower spikes are edged in yellow and massed along tall spikes. Two years after planting, we have seen nearly 100 flower spikes per plant.
False Indigo (Baptisia x 'Twilight Prairie Blues') - Blooming
Being in the Pea Family, False Indigos have flowers that look like sweat peas. They bloom in early Summer. Although they are known for their blue flowers, the species B. alba has white or creamy white flowers.
False Indigo (Baptisia x 'Twilight Prairie Blues') - Growth
Does best with full sun.
False Indigo (Baptisia x 'Twilight Prairie Blues') - Planting
As soon as ripe, sow seeds in a cold frame with containers. In early spring, divide.
False Indigo (Baptisia x 'Twilight Prairie Blues') - Pest
Seeds prone to weevils. Other problems include fungal leaf spots, powdery mildew, and rust.
False Indigo (Baptisia x 'Twilight Prairie Blues') - Interesting facts
Blue flowered specimens of Baptisia were once used as a substitute dye when actual Indigo could not be found. They are also said to repel flies, and are can hung off of farm animals. If it doesn't keep the flies away, it at least makes the animals look more colorful.
False Indigo (Baptisia x 'Twilight Prairie Blues') - Soil and irrigation
False Indigos can withstand poor and sandy soils. They are also slightly drought tolerant once established.
