White False Indigo, False Indigo
Baptisia pendula
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Basic Information
Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae
Genus: baptisia
Plant ID (slug): baptisia-pendula
Numeric ID: 21220
USDA Hardiness: 3-9
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Physical Characteristics
Baptisia pendula is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 0.6 m (2ft) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in leaf from May to October, in flower from June to July. 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
None known
Known Hazards
The plant is potentially toxic[222].
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Baptisia pendula White False Indigo, False Indigo
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