Baptisia australis

Tall Blue Indigo (Baptisia australis)Legume Family This nitrogen-fixing legume produces striking spires of pea-like indigo-blue flowers in late spring to early summer, followed by distinctive black seed pods that mature to a dark, metallic gray. Its blue-green, trifoliate leaves grow on sturdy stems, forming an attractive, bushy, shrub-like habit, 3-4 feet tall and wide. Deep-rooted and highly resilient, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, exhibiting excellent drought tolerance but is difficult to transplant. Whether planted singly or in groups, it adds rich texture to the landscape. Though it takes 3-4 years to establish, it rewards patience with a hardy, low-maintenance, and deer-resistant presence.Blooms:Purple, 3-4 weeks, Apr-MayLeaves: Blue-green, trifoliate leaves are very attractiveHeight: 3-4’ Space: 2-3’Soil: Average-Moist-Dry, very drought tolerantExposure:  Full sun-Part sunFauna: Queen bumblebees, other bees Seeds:  Large, metallic gray, inflated pods contain