Berrybank Nursery, 5 Boggs Holdings, Pencaitland, East Lothian, EH34 5BA
Baptisia australis

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Baptisia australis

Synonym(s): Baptisia caerulea Common Name: 'False indigo'

AGM. Long spikes of violet-blue, lupin-like flowers are followed by ornamental seed heads. The slightly bluish foliage and the dark grey seed pods are attractive in their own right, providing interest in periods when the plant is not in flower. Jun-Aug. H120cm S60cm.

£10.50

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Care Instructions

It is easy to grow, but slow to establish compared with other herbaceous plants and is best left undisturbed. Grow in full sun in a fertile, well-drained soil. Reliable, long-lived and drought resistant once established.

  • Herbaceous Perennials
  • Good for seaside
  • Award of Garden Merit
  • Good for sun
  • Good for well-drained soil
  • Blue flowers
  • Purple flowers
  • Good for summer
  • 90cm to 1.2m
Plant No: 408

About Us

Macplants have been growing top-quality perennials and alpines in East Lothian since 1979. We specialise in hardy perennials and grow one of the UK's widest ranges. Of particular note are our collections of Himalayan Blue Poppies (Meconopsis), autumn Gentians, Sanguisorbas, Hostas plus over 50 varieties of perennial Geraniums. 

Our Contacts

Berrybank Nursery,
5 Boggs Holdings,
Pencaitland
East Lothian
EH34 5BA

01875 592871