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Baptisiasimplicifolia

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Baptisia (bap-TIS-ee-uh)

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Species

simplicifolia (sim-plik-ee-FOH-lee-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Textured

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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sladeofsky

Louisville, KY (Zone 6b) | September 2006 | neutral

Plants don't come up from the ground until June of July. So be patient. A Florida endemic species. The leaves resemble those of eucalyptus.

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