Often called false indigo, this deep-rooted perennial legume is valued in horticulture for its toughness and structural presence. It produces lupine-like flower spikes in early summer followed by inflated seed pods. Because of its extensive taproot system, it tolerates drought well but resents being transplanted once established.
Heard on the job
We need to get the Baptisia in the ground as small plugs before they throw down that massive taproot.
Also heard as
- false indigo