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Baptisia 'Purple Smoke'
Blue Wild Indigo, False Indigo
- Category: Perennial
- Hardiness Zone:3-8
- Height:36-48 Inches
- Spread:36-48 Inches
- Bloom Color: Purple
- Foliage Color: Gray-Green
This smoky-purple Baptisia makes a strong statement in a perennial bed, hedge or as a speciman planting.
Enchanting flowers open first at the base of the flower stalk, which can top out at 4 1/2'.
Black seedpods follow bloom, which can add to the winter garden interest.
Baptisia 'Purple Smoke' - Blue Wild Indigo, False Indigo from Hoffie Nursery
Baptisia 'Purple Smoke' - Blue Wild Indigo, False Indigo from Hoffie Nursery
Baptisia 'Purple Smoke' - Blue Wild Indigo, False Indigo from Hoffie Nursery
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Butterflies |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
Bloom Time
| • | May - June |
Additional Information about Baptisia 'Purple Smoke'
This is a natural hybrid of Baptisia australis and B. alba, discovered by Rob Gardner of the N.C. Botanic Garden.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Baptisia 'Purple Smoke'
Cutting off the spent flowers may promote a second bloom. Long vase life. Happiest in a sunny situation. If planted in part shade, Baptisia will stretch for the sun and may require some staking.
