Baptisia x varicolor 'Twilite' (Prairieblue Series)
Common Name
False Indigo
Type
Perennial
Exposure
Sun
Size for Description
3 to 4 Ft.
Bloom Time
Spring to Summer
Flower Color
Burgundy
Fruit
Black
Foliage
Bark
Fall Color
Growth Rate
Moderate
Butterflies
yes
Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant
yes
Drought Tolerant
yes
Moisture Lover
Native
yes
Walnut Tolerant
Wet Areas
Fragrant
Groundcover
Comment
flowers have a burgundy cast
Care
After flowering cut back plants by one third. This prevents
flopping and maintains a neat appearance. The disadvantage of
this is that you will not get the beautiful black seed pods.
Plants may be cut back to the ground in late fall or spring.
