Baptisia - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
WEBBaptisia is a genus consisting of erect, native, herbaceous perennials in the Fabaceae (bean) family. The name is derived from Greek baptisis, which means to dip or immerse. Its native habitat is woodland borders and open woods. It will grow in partial shade to full sun.
Baptisia albescens - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant …
WEBFalse Indigo is one of the smaller and bushier species of Baptisia and grows best in partial shade to full sun. It is known for being a tough, long-lived plant that tolerates a variety of conditions from drought, poor soil, dry soil, and erosion.
Baptisia australis - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
WEBBlue False Indigo is a native herbaceous perennial plant in the bean family that grows in forests or natural areas in woodland borders. It grows from 3 to 4 feet tall, and with its showy blue flowers it is a spring highlight. Plant it in full sun to part shade but in the shade it tends to get leggy and droop over.
Baptisia alba - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
WEBBaptisia Species: alba Family: Fabaceae Life Cycle: Perennial Recommended Propagation Strategy: Root Cutting Seed Stem Cutting Country Or Region Of Origin: South Eastern U.S.A Wildlife Value: Its flowers are attractive to butterflies and bumble bees.
Baptisia tinctoria - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
WEBbap-TEE-zee-uh tink-TOR-ee-ah. Description. Wild indigo is a low maintenance, herbaceous perennial in the Fabaceae family. Where to Plant: Plant in a woodland, cottage, native, or meadow garden as a specimen or in small groups.
Baptisia cinerea - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
WEBCarolina Wild Indigo grows best in partial shade to full sun, sandy soil, and reaches a mature height of 1 to 3 feet. It will not do as well in clay. It is known for being a tough, long-lived plant that tolerates a variety of conditions from drought, poor soil, dry soil, and erosion.
Baptisia aberrans - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
WEBThe plant is classified as an endangered species in North Carolina. Eastern Prairie Blue Wild Indigo grows best in partial shade to full sun in moist, sometimes dry, soil. It is a tough, long-lived plant that tolerates a variety of conditions from …
Baptisia 'Purple Smoke' - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant …
WEBThe genus name Baptisia comes from the Greek word bapto meaning "to dye". Blooming mid-spring, this plant produces smokey-lavender flowers on long racemes that are straight to arching on dark stems. The gray-green foliage is attractive year-long.
Achillea - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
WEBThere are many species and hybrids of Achillea used in gardens and all are tough, drought-tolerant and consistently attractive with their ferny foliage and bright flowers. They will perform well in poor soils, as long as good drainage is provided.
Liatris spicata - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
WEBDescription. Marsh blazing star, in the Asteraceae (daisy or aster) family, is a clump-forming perennial that typically grows 3 to 6 feet tall. It is native to the eastern United States and is most often found in moist areas or growing in meadows. In NC it is found in the coastal and Piedmont areas.