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Baptisia x Purple Smoke

Wild Indigo (Purple Smoke Wild Indigo)

A tall, bushy mound of gray-green foliage with spikes of smoky-violet-blue flowers.

  • »  Vigorous grower with violet-blue, lupine-like flowers
  • »  Attractive, gray-green foliage
  • »  Remains a specimen all season long
  • »  Attractive, seed pods remain after the flowers finish
  • »  These hardy perennials have been known to last for decades
  • »  Excellent cut flower
  • »  Bloom Time: June to July

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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:90-100 cm
  • Spread:70-90 cm
  • Bloom Color: Violet
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Dried Flower/Foliage
• Drought Tolerant
• Seed
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Clumping
• Vase-shape
Foliage Color
• Gray
• Green
Landscape uses
• Foundation planting
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Baptisia x 'Purple Smoke'

A Hybrid cross between Baptisia alba and Baptisia australis.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Baptisia x 'Purple Smoke'

Baptisia are a welcome addition to any perennial garden but require plenty of space. Grow best in a moist, well-drained soil, and are quite drought tolerant when established. They should not be moved once established, as they take approximately three years to mature. Pruning plants after flowering can help maintain the shape and prevent seeding, however, attractive, seed pods will be lost if pruned.