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Baptisia 'Purple Smoke'
Wild Indigo
- Dozens of giant dusty purple flower heads
- Spectacular plant with charcoal-green stems
- Drought tolerant after established
- Category: Perennials, Summer Color, Spring Color, Salt Tolerant
- Hardiness Zone: 3-9
- Height: 3-4 ft
- Spread: 18-24 in
- Bloom Color: Purple
| Item | Size | Avail | Your Price | Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4863 | 2G | In Stock | $24.99 |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Butterflies |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Attributes
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Dried Flower/Foliage |
| • | Edging |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Native |
| • | Specimen |
| • | Spring Bloomer |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Baptisia 'Purple Smoke'
Baptisia performs best in full sun, though it can tolerate shaded areas of the garden. Plants will require staking if grown in too much shade. Baptisia is easily grown in poor to average soils that are well-drained in nature. Once established, it is moderately drought tolerant. This perennial may take a couple of years to become established, but it is a very long-lived perennial once established. Propagation is by cutting. Dividing this perennial is not recommended because of it's taproot.