species 417 observations

Longbract Wild Indigo

Baptisia bracteata

Field notes

Supports All

35 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 Golden Northern Bumble Bee, Black-and-gold Bumble Bee, American Bumble Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee 25

Children

Cream Wild Indigo

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 Part shade
Moisture: Dry Moist
Drought tolerant: Yes
Plant type: Perennial Wildflower

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.