Blue False Indigo - This Land

Blue False Indigo

Baptisia australis

[ bap-TEE-zee-uh aw-STRAL-iss ]

○ Not Currently Available Perennial

Growing Conditions

Light Sun–Part Shade
Height 3–4 ft
Moisture 💧 Well-drained
Soil Average, lean OK
Bloom Late Spring
Color Blue

Wildlife Value & Uses

Specialist native bees caterpillar host
Natural dye (blue-gray from pods)

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Sources & References

USDA PLANTS

Last updated: April 19, 2026