Common Name	False Blue Indigo
Botanical Name	Baptisia  'australis'
Zones	3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Light Requirements	Full Sun, Part Shade
Water Needs	Average
Soil	Poor to Average, well drained
Height	36-40"
Spread	30"
Critter Resistance	Deer
Other	Easy to grow with little care.  Very long lived once established.  Moderately drought tolerant due to long tap root.
Plant Size	2 1/2" Plug
Ships	March - April

'Baptisia australis' has showy blue-purple flowers on foot long spikes.  The foliage is a soft blue-green and forms nice bushy mounds.  After blooming 3 inch long seed pods form adding a distinguishing attribute to the plant.   Grows best in full sun.