species 2,475 observations

Thick-pod White Wild Indigo

Baptisia alba

Field notes

Supports All

33 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Dogbane Stem Borer Moth, Wild Indigo Duskywing, Orange Sulphur, Clouded Sulphur 13
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Black-and-gold Bumble Bee, American Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee 20

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Dry Well drained Moist
Water use: Medium
Soil: Rocky Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Diseases Dry soil Erosion Insect pests Poor soil
Habit: Clumping Erect Spreading
Plant type: Perennial Wildflower Herbaceous perennial Poisonous

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.