Scientific Name: Baptisia Decadence® Series (Baptisia x hybrida)

Common Name: False Indigo

Hardiness Zone: 4–9

Hardiness Degree: -34°C (-30°F)

Blooming Season: Late Spring to Early Summer

Plant Habit: Compact, upright, and mounded; often described as "shrub-like" due to its dense, bushy structure

Characteristics: Hybrid series selected for its shorter, more manageable height and unique flower colours including vibrant yellow, deep blue, pink, and bicolors; features attractive blue-green foliage and decorative charcoal-black seed pods that persist into winter; drought-tolerant, deer and rabbit-resistant, and attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

Water: Low to average water needs; keep regularly watered until established, after which it is highly drought tolerant due to its deep taproot

Fertilize: Low requirements; apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring if needed, though they generally thrive in poor to average soil and dislike being heavily fertilized

Spacing: 24-36 inches (60-91 cm)

Height: 2.5-3 feet (76-91 cm)

Width: 2.5-3.5 feet (76-107 cm)

Exposure: Full Sun

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