3 False Indigo Bare Root Plants | Baptisia Perennial Wildflower for Pollinator Gardens

False Indigo (Baptisia) is a rugged native perennial prized for its upright, shrub-like habit and spikes of pea-shaped flowers in late spring to early summer. Its blue-green foliage remains attractive all season, adding texture and structure to borders, cottage gardens, and meadow plantings. As a native wildflower, it is a valuable addition to pollinator gardens, attracting bees and butterflies.

This listing offers bare root plants, ready to establish in the garden. False Indigo is long-lived and drought-tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance choice for sunny landscapes.

Plant Features

• Native perennial wildflower with pea-like blooms
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Drought-tolerant and deer-resistant once established
• Provides multi-season interest with attractive foliage
• Long-lived and low-maintenance in the landscape

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Baptisia
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor to average fertility
• Water Requirements: Medium; drought-tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
• Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer
• Mature Height: 3 to 4 feet
• Spacing: 24 to 36 inches apart

Planting & Care

Plant bare roots in spring or fall, setting the crown just below the soil surface. Choose a location with full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a deep root system. Once established, False Indigo is drought-tolerant and requires minimal care. Mulch around plants to conserve moisture and suppress weeds, but keep mulch away from the crown to prevent rot.

False Indigo is slow to establish but rewards patience with decades of blooms. Avoid disturbing the roots once planted. In late winter or early spring, cut back old foliage to ground level before new growth emerges. Divide plants only if necessary, as they resent root disturbance.

What's Included

3 False Indigo bare root plants.