indigo plant seed pods Baptisia minor – Flower of Carolina

indigo plant seed pods Baptisia minor – Flower of CarolinaDwarf False Indigo (Baptisia minor) Legume Family Ideal for smaller spaces, this compact Baptisia reaches a maximum height and width of 2 feet, making it a perfect choice for tight garden spots. Its trifoliate, blue green leaves provide rich texture on sturdy stems, whether planted singly or in groups. After blooming, pea like seed pods mature slowly, inflating and transitioning to a striking metallic gray. This Baptisia thrives in full sun to partial

Dwarf False Indigo (Baptisia minor)
Legume Family

Ideal for smaller spaces, this compact Baptisia reaches a maximum height and width of 2 feet, making it a perfect choice for tight garden spots. Its trifoliate, blue-green leaves provide rich texture on sturdy stems, whether planted singly or in groups. After blooming, pea-like seed pods mature slowly, inflating and transitioning to a striking metallic gray. This Baptisia thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates a wide array of soil types, including rocky and dry. Once established, it is highly drought-tolerant. Though Baptisias take 3-4 years to fully mature and make their mark in the garden, they become a robust, long-lasting addition once established, requiring little to no care.

Blooms:Purple, 3-4 weeks, Mar-Apr
Leaves: Blue-green, trifoliate leaves are very attractive, smaller than other species
Height: 1-2’
Space: 2-3’
Soil: Average-Moist-Dry, very drought tolerant
Exposure:  Full sun-Part sun
Fauna: Queen bumblebees, other bees
Seeds:  Large, metallic gray, inflated pods contain many shiny yellow seeds
Deer Resistance: Average
Zone: 4-8
Native Status: Southern US native
Provenance: Unknown, seed grown