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Baptisia 'Solar Flare'
False Indigo
- Category: Perennial
- Patent:PP20,408
- Hardiness Zone:4-8
- Height:36-48 Inches
- Spread:48-56 Inches
- Bloom Color: Yellow
- Foliage Color: Blue-Green
Tall spikes of pea flowers start out a pleasing lemon-yellow, taking on a unique orange blush with age. Habit is very vase-shaped. This is a new and exciting vigorous grower that will mature to producing over 100 stems! Blue-green foliage remains very attractive throughout the seasons.
Baptisia 'Solar Flare' - False Indigo from Hoffie Nursery
Baptisia 'Solar Flare' - False Indigo from Hoffie Nursery
Baptisia 'Solar Flare' - False Indigo from Hoffie Nursery
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Butterflies |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Foliage Color
| • | Gray |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
Soil Moisture
| • | Well-Drained |
Bloom Time
| • | May - June |
Additional Information about Baptisia 'Solar Flare'
Chicago Botanic Garden introduction by Jim Ault.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Baptisia 'Solar Flare'
Prefers well-drained soil, tolerant of sandy or clay soils. Once established, very drought tolerant. If not planted in full sun, will stretch for the sun and may require staking. Deadheading will encourage another blooom.
