Wild Indigo (Baptisia tinctoria) | Indigenous Plant | This Land

Wild Indigo

Baptisia tinctoria

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○ Not Currently Available Perennial

Growing Conditions

Light ☀ Full Sun
Height ▲ 2–3 ft
Moisture 💧 Dry–Well-drained
Soil ◎ Sandy, lean
Bloom ❀ Summer
Color Yellow

Wildlife Value & Uses

Specialist bumblebees
Natural dye (yellow) medicinal (caution)

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Sources & References

USDA PLANTS

Last updated: April 19, 2026