species 3,332 observations

Yellow Wild Indigo

Baptisia sphaerocarpa

Field notes

Baptisia sphaerocarpa (common names include yellow wild indigo) is a herbaceous perennial plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to southern North America.

Supports All

28 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Wild Indigo Duskywing, Orange Sulphur, Clouded Sulphur, Genista Broom Moth 12
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Brown-belted Bumble Bee, American Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Black-and-gold Bumble Bee 16

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Plant type: Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.