species 17,909 observations

Tall Blue Wild Indigo

Baptisia australis

Field notes

Supports All

68 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Wild Indigo Duskywing, Genista Broom Moth, Frosted Elfin, Orange Sulphur 13
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Black-and-gold Bumble Bee, Golden Northern Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee 55

Children

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: Well drained
Water use: Medium
Soil: Clay
Soil pH: Acid
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Diseases Dry soil Erosion Fire Insect pests Poor soil Rabbits
Plant type: Perennial

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