Perennial – Cream Wild Indigo

Cream Wild Indigo

Botanical name: baptisia bracteata 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 1-3 ft in height with a 1-2 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 3-8

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 3-4 growing seasons 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: white

Bloom time:  spring 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate by seed sowing 

Landscape use: early pollinator support, erosion control, rock gardens, borders 

Special features: attracts pollinators, deer resistant, drought tolerant

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release fertilizer once a year in the spring as the plant comes out of dormancy 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil:  chalky, loam 

Companion plants: coreopsis, coneflower, aster

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no