Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
- Leaf Spot - Low Resistance
- Root Rot - High Resistance
- Leaf Scorch - High Resistance
- Powdery Mildew - High Resistance
Nature Assets*
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Bees
- Attracts Butterflies
Preferred Planting Season*
- Spring Planting
- Summer Planting
Preferred Soil Conditions*
- Moist
- Well-Drained
- Prefers Low pH (Acidic Soils)
- Drought Tolerant
- Average
- Adapts Well to Most Soil Types
- Tolerates Low pH (Acidic Soils)
Season of Interest*
- Late Summer/Early Autumn
- Summer Flowering
- Summer
- Spring Flowering
- Fall
- Late Spring/Early Summer
- Spring
Sun Exposure*
- Prefers Full Sun in Northern States
- Tolerates Full Sun in Southern States
- Prefers Full Sun in Southern States
- Tolerates Full Sun in Northern States
Uses*
- Mass Planting
- Wildlife Habitat
- Cut Flowers
- Rock Gardens
- Border Plant
- Near Water Gardens or Ponds
- Accent Plant
- 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.****
STARLITE PRAIRIEBLUES® FALSE INDIGO
Baptisia x
'Starlite Prairieblues'
PPAF Plant propagation prohibited
Buy Starlite Prairieblues® False Indigo online. A new and second introduction from Chicagoland Grows, Starlite Prairieblues shines with soft blue pea flowers that glow white at the base for a sparkling overall appearance. A good strong grower with long spikes of flowers in early summer.
Mature Height:
24-30 Inches
Mature Spread:
24-30 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: 10395
(1.87 gallons / 7.09 liters)
(28 units available now - S)
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Standard Package
Grown in Root Pouch®.
$15.00
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