Baptisia sphaerocarpa

Large Yellow Indigo (Baptisia sphaerocarpa) is a perennial native plant known for its bright yellow flower spikes and bushy, mounded growth habit. It typically reaches 2-3 feet in height and spreads to form attractive clumps. This species prefers full sun and thrives in average to dry soils, making it well-suited for prairie or xeric gardens. Large Yellow Indigo is drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal supplemental watering. Like other Baptisia species, it is slow to establish but long-lived, providing years of color and structure in the landscape.

Native range

Midwest United StatesNative here

Bloom time

May – June

Garden location

South Deck Foundation Bed