Baptisia Species, Eucalyptus Wild Indigo, Gopher Weed, Cat's Bells
Baptisiaperfoliata

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Baptisia (bap-TIS-ee-uh)
Species: perfoliata (per-foh-lee-AY-tuh)

Synonym:Crotalaria perfoliata

Synonym:Podalyria perfoliata

Synonym:Rafnia perfoliata

Synonym:Sophora perfoliata

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for drying and preserving

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting