Wild Indigo
Baptisia lactea
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Basic Information
Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae
Genus: baptisia
Plant ID (slug): baptisia-lactea
Numeric ID: 21256
USDA Hardiness: 4-8
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Physical Characteristics
Baptisia lactea is a PERENNIAL growing to 2 m (6ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower in May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
South-eastern N. America
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Cathartic Emetic Laxative Cathartic, emetic, laxative[61].
Known Hazards
The plant is potentially toxic[222].
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Baptisia lactea Wild Indigo
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