Baptisia 'Sparkling Sapphires' PP27,904 ~ PW® Decadence® Sparkling Sapphires False Indigo

Sparkling Sapphires False Indigo is a compact upright perennial native with deep blue green foliage.  Profuse blooms of vivid violet blue flowers cover the raceme that extends above the mound from late spring into summer.  The blooms give way to large seedpods that blacken when ripe, providing ornamental interest.  Flowers best in full sun with acidic well-drained soils.  Drought tolerant once established. Baptisias are excellent host plants that support several different butterfly species, including Frosted Elfin, Eastern Tailed Blue, Wild Indigo Duskywing, Clouded Sulfur, and Orange Sulfur Butterflies.  The foliage is mildly toxic to mammals if ingested. Type:  Perennial Origins: NA Native hybrid Height:  2.5’ - 3’ Spread:  2.5’ - 3’ Spacing:  2.5’ USDA Hardiness Zone:  4 - 9 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Blue Season of Interest:  Spring, Summer MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant.  Gains a more shrub-like ap