Courtesy of Creek Hill Nursery
Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
- Leaf Spot - Low Resistance
- Root Rot - High Resistance
- Leaf Scorch - High Resistance
- Powdery Mildew - High Resistance
Flower Color*
- White
- Lavender
- Multi-Colored
Nature Assets*
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Bees
- Attracts Butterflies
Preferred Planting Season*
- Spring Planting
- Summer Planting
Preferred Soil Conditions*
- Tolerates Low pH (Acidic Soils)
- Moist
- Well-Drained
- Prefers Low pH (Acidic Soils)
- Average
- Drought Tolerant
- Adapts Well to Most Soil Types
Season of Interest*
- Late Summer/Early Autumn
- Spring
- Summer
- Summer Flowering
- Fall
- Late Spring/Early Summer
- Spring Flowering
Sun Exposure*
- Prefers Full Sun in Northern States
- Prefers Full Sun in Southern States
- Prefers Morning Sun Only in Northern States
Uses*
- Accent Plant
- Wildlife Habitat
- Mass Planting
- Cut Flowers
- Near Water Gardens or Ponds
- Rock Gardens
- Landscape Specimen
- Under Power Lines
Homeowner Growing & Maintenance
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.
Interesting Notes
****For more info about this species and it's uses click here.****
LUNAR ECLIPSE FALSE INDIGO
Baptisia x
'Lunar Eclipse'
Buy Lunar Eclipse False Indigo online. 'Lunar Eclipse' showcases spikes of unique, oversized flowers that are held above the foliage. Its blooms emerge a light lemon-over-cream color and age dramatically; first to cream, then to light and eventually medium violet. This creates an interesting two to three-toned color effect. A Chicagoland introduction.
Mature Height:
24-36 Inches
Mature Spread:
24-36 Inches
Family: Fabaceae
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Common Name: Wild Indigo / False Indigo
FREE with every plant purchased:
- The Sooner Guarantee: For details, click here!
- A pre-measured amount of Polyon® Best-Paks time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
- Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
- Catalogs of new and exciting plant brands, such as Garden Debut® and Proven Winners®.
We use and recommend www.dripdepot.com for our irrigation needs, from simple to install micro and drip systems, to commercial grade irrigation parts and supplies.
Root Pouch 1 gallon
SKU: 10578
(1.0 gallons / 3.8 liters)
(7 units available now - S)
Standard Package
Grown in Root Pouch®.
$15.00
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