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Baptisia x 'Purple Smoke'
WILD INDIGO 'PURPLE SMOKE'
Purple Smoke A chance hybrid of B. australis and B. alba, 'Purple Smoke' has charcoal-gray stems of alba and the blue color from australe, although it is more purple than B. australe. It is a good and vigorous grower and destined to be very much treasured.
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Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips:
'Purple Smoke' Baptisia is easy to grow, and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
To give your plant the best start possible, we include a free fertilizer packet.
To give your plant the best start possible, we include a free fertilizer packet.
Interesting Notes:
Discovered by Rob Gardener of the North Carolina Botanical Gardens and introduced by Niche Gardens of Chapel Hill, NC.
****For more info about this species and it's uses click here.****
****For more info about this species and it's uses click here.****
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
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Height
2-3 Feet
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Spread
2 Feet
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Purchase Plants Online
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Sku #2224 Perennial - 1 gallon Potted = (2.64 qrts / 2.51 liters) - * - (115 units available - S) | $15.95 |
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