Native Plant Guide Version 10-06-2023 | Page 27

FALSE INDIGO Baptisia alba

Height : 2-4 feet Width : 1-2.5 feet Full Sun : 3-6 hours of direct sunlight per day needed to thrive Water 1-2 times a week depending on rainfall Soil Requirements : Well-drained Plant Spacing : 18-24 inches Bloom Period : Late spring to early summer Ideal Landscape Use : Attracts butterflies , native wildflower gardens Wildlife Benefit : Pollinators , including butterflies and hummingbirds Poisonous to Humans and Pets : No How the Plant Spreads or Propagates : Self-seeding
How to Maintain : Prune back one-third of the plant in late winter to encourage new growth
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