Baptisia Species, Nuttall's Wild Indigo

Baptisianuttalliana

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Baptisia (bap-TIS-ee-uh)
Species
nuttalliana (nut-al-ee-AH-nuh)
Synonym
Baptisia confusa
Baptisia nuculifera
Baptisia texana
Baptisia uniflora
Lasinia fulva
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Jacksonville, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | January 2007 | neutral

Nuttall's Wild Indigo Baptisia nuttalliana is Native to Texas and other States.

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | September 2004 | neutral

This plant is a U.S. native and grows in Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma.

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