Dwarf Wild Blue Indigo

Lesser Blue Indigo

Baptisia australis var. minor

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18 to 24 in.
18 to 24 in.

low

blue

early summer

18 to 24 in.

18 to 24 in.

No

central United States

sun

USDA zones 3-8

hardy to 7,500 ft.

Dwarf wild blue indigo is an attractive smaller version of wild blue indigo. It has the same beautiful oval leaflets. Like the larger variety, the stems arch into a uniform vase shape.

It has spikes of dark blue (almost purple) flowers in early summer. Dwarf wild blue indigo is a good choice where the larger version will be too large.

low

blue

early summer

18 to 24 in.

18 to 24 in.

No

central United States

sun

USDA zones 3-8

hardy to 7,500 ft.

There is one dwarf wild blue indigo planted at the Xeriscape Garden. The leaves and overall shape create a beautiful, cold-hardy plant.

Cut the stems to ground level in late winter or early spring. This plant a large taproot, so don't try to divide or move after planting.