Baptisia tinctoria
Small Yellow Indigo (Baptisia tinctoria) is a perennial native wildflower known for its airy, bushy growth habit and delicate, bright yellow flowers that bloom in early to mid-summer. This plant typically reaches 2 to 3 feet in height and spreads about 2 feet wide, forming loose clumps with slender, branching stems and fine-textured foliage. Small Yellow Indigo thrives in full sun to light shade and prefers well-drained soils, tolerating dry, sandy, or rocky conditions once established. It is drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens and prairie restorations. The plant is also valued for its ability to fix nitrogen in the soil and attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
- Native range
- Eastern United StatesNative here
- Bloom time
- June – August
- Garden location
- West Deck Foundation Bed