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TWILITE PRAIRIEBLUES® FALSE INDIGO
Baptisia x
'Twilite Prairieblues'
PP19011 Plant propagation prohibited
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(SKU: 2225)
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List Price $25.00 Per Plant In Stock
Hardiness Zone: 4-8 · Mature Height: 3-5 Feet · Mature Spread: 3-5 Feet
Buy Twilite Prairieblues® False Indigo online. Twilite Prairieblues® is the first introduction from the Baptisia breeding program conducted by Dr. Jim Ault at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, Illinois. The australis x sphaerocarpa cross has brought us a very strong and production friendly plant with excellent hybrid vigor. By the third year these plants produce almost 100 flower spikes of unique deep violet-purple flowers highlighted by a lemon-yellow keel.
Family: Fabaceae · Common Name: Wild Indigo / False Indigo
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to 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.
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TWILITE PRAIRIEBLUES® FALSE INDIGO Plant Characteristics
Brand*
| • | Chicagoland Grows |
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Spot - Low Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - High Resistance |
Growth Rate*
| • | Medium |
Leaf Color Fall*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Spring*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Summer*
| • | Green |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Plant Type*
| • | Perennial |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Average |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Moist |
| • | Prefers Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Tolerates Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Well-Drained |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Cuttings or Divisions |
Season of Interest*
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Spring Flowering |
| • | Summer |
| • | Summer Flowering |
Uses*
| • | Accent Plant |
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Landscape Specimen |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Near Water Gardens or Ponds |
| • | Rock Gardens |
| • | Under Power Lines |
| • | Wildlife Habitat |
| • | Flowering |
Exposure (Short)
| • | Full Sun |
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TWILITE PRAIRIEBLUES® FALSE INDIGO Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Baptisia is easy to grow and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
Interesting Notes About TWILITE PRAIRIEBLUES® FALSE INDIGO
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Judy - Mar 15, 2011
Washington (Hardiness Zone: 6)
A great screening plant for our courtyard. Toward end of summer have to stake it up, as it gets quite heavy - but beautiful.