species 540 observations

Grayhairy Wild Indigo

Baptisia cinerea

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21 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Wild Indigo Duskywing, Orange Sulphur, Clouded Sulphur, Genista Broom Moth 10
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Black-and-gold Bumble Bee, Golden Northern Bumble Bee, American Bumble Bee 11

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 Dappled shade
Moisture: Dry Moist
Soil: Sand
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Diseases Dry soil Erosion Insect pests Poor soil
Habit: Erect
Plant type: Perennial Herbaceous perennial Poisonous

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