Baptisia alba var. macrophylla
white false indigo
(syn. Baptisia leucantha)
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white flowers extend above trifoliate, bluish-green leaves |
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flowers give way to ornamental black seed pods, excellent for dried flower arrangements |
A tall and lovely prairie native with long spikes of pure white flowers from May to Mid-June. Easy and long-lived, it is native from New York to Minnesota, Texas to Mississippi.
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| Baptisia alba var. macrophylla LP50 - 50 per flat | Availability |
Height2-4 ft |
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Spread24-30 Inches |
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Spacing18-24 Inches |
Bloom ColorWhite |
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USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8 |
white false indigo Interesting Notes
B. alba var. macrophylla occurs in prairies, open woods, glades, waste areas and along streambanks. -Missouri Botanic
Baptisia alba var. macrophylla Growing and Maintenance Tips
Easily grown in full sun and will tolerate drought and poor soil. Plants develop deep, extensive root systems - should not be disturbed once established.
It is effective used in borders, cottage gardens, prairies, meadows, native plant gardens, and in naturalized settings. Best as a specimen or in small groups.
Good Substitutions
Key Characteristics & Attributes
Full Sun
Part Sun
Songbird-friendly
Deer Resistant
Pollinator-friendly
Cut Flower
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