Common Name: “False Indigo”
(False Indigo-Blue) Baptisia 'Purple Smoke' is a seedling of Baptisia australis and Baptisia alba which resulted in a spectacular plant with charcoal-green stems and dozens of giant lupine-like flower heads of dusty purple. 'Purple Smoke' is a vigorous grower that becomes more impressive every year as it matures!
Flower Color: Purple
Height: 5 Feet
Spread: 3-4 Feet
Hardiness Zone: 4-9
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False Indigo Growing Tips:
Baptisia performs best in full sun, though it can tolerate shaded areas of the garden. Plants will require staking if grown in too much shade. Baptisia is easily grown in poor to average soils that are well-drained in nature. Once established, it is moderately drought tolerant. This perennial may take a couple of years to become established, but it is a very long-lived perennial once established. Propagation is by cutting. Dividing this perennial is not recommended because of it's taproot.
'Purple Smoke' Characteristics & Attributes
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Attributes
- Cut Flower or Foliage
- Dried Flower
- Native
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Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Late Spring or Early Summer
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