Baptisia sphaerocarpa

False Indigo (Baptisia sphaerocarpa) is a perennial native wildflower known for its mounded growth habit and bright yellow flowers. It typically prefers full sun and thrives in average to dry soils, making it well-suited for prairie and open garden settings. This plant is slow to establish but is long-lived once mature. False Indigo requires little water once established and is drought-tolerant, making it a low-maintenance choice for sustainable landscapes. It generally needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth.

Native range

South-Central United StatesNative here

Bloom time

May – June

Garden location

Southwest Sidewalk Bed