Purple Smoke False Indigo

Baptisia ‘Purple Smoke’ combines the best qualities of both its parents to produce a plant with beautiful, light purple flowers and finely textured leaves. Tough and long-lived Thrives in poor soil Deer resistant Details 3 ft. tall and 4 ft. wide Rounded and shrub-like Clump-forming Hardy in USDA hardiness zones 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 Flowering period In central North Carolina, Purple Smoke False Indigo starts blooming at the end of April and continues for two to three weeks. How to grow Baptisia ‘Purple Smoke’ grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Plants tend to get floppy and bloom poorly when cultivated in too much shade. FAQ about Baptisia Care and maintenance Easy to care for, just cut down old stems to the ground anytime during the winter. Where to plant Formal and informal gardens where it provides durability and seasonal color. When to plant The best time is during the growing season when plants are producing new roots. When will my plant flower? Flowering-size plants th