Baptisia albescens: Country Or Region Of Origin
Southeastern U.S.A.
Plant Profile: Baptisia albescens
Taxonomy: Baptisia albescensNames
False Indigo, Spiked White Wild Indigo
Phonetic Spelling:bap-TEE-zee-uh al-BES-enz
Genus:Baptisia
Species:albescens
Family:Fabaceae
This plant thrives in arid woodlands, pine flatwoods, and along roadways. It was honored as the 2011 Wildflower of the Year in North Carolina, a recognition facilitated by the North Carolina Botanical Garden with backing from the Garden Club of North Carolina.
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Baptisia albescens Feature Summary
Baptisia albescens Image Gallery
Tags
#full sun tolerant
#drought tolerant
#native perennial
#disease resistant
#NC native
#pest resistant
#deer resistant
#long lifespan
#pollinator plant
#poor soils tolerant
#larval host plant
#food source fall
#food source herbage
#food source nectar
#food source pollen
#dry soils tolerant
#butterfly friendly
#partial shade tolerant
#audubon
#erosion tolerant
#NC Wildflower of the Year
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Baptisia albescens Feature Summary
Attributes
Southeastern U.S.A.
This plant is a larval host for butterflies. It also attracts pollinators.
Deer damage; tolerates drought, poor soils, dry soil, and erosion
Perennial
Fruit
Yellowish-brown fruits display from July to October.
Brown/Copper
Gold/Yellow
Summer
Fall
Flowers
White flowers bloom from May to July.
White
Summer
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Native Plant
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasionally Dry
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Leaves
Stem
Landscape
Drought Tolerant Garden
Butterfly Garden
Pollinator Garden
Native Garden
Drought
Deer
Dry Soil
Diseases
Erosion
Poor Soil
Butterflies
Pollinators
Baptisia albescens Image Gallery
Baptisia albescens Attributes
Baptisia albescens: Wildlife Value
This plant is a larval host for butterflies. It also attracts pollinators.
Baptisia albescens: Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems)
Deer damage; tolerates drought, poor soils, dry soil, and erosion
Baptisia albescens: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Baptisia albescens Fruit
Baptisia albescens: Fruit Description
Yellowish-brown fruits display from July to October.
Baptisia albescens: Fruit Color
Brown/Copper
Gold/Yellow
Baptisia albescens: Display/Harvest Time
Fall
Spring
Summer
Winter
Baptisia albescens Flowers
Baptisia albescens: Flower Description
White flowers bloom from May to July.
Baptisia albescens: Flower Color
White
Baptisia albescens: Flower Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy
Baptisia albescens: Flower Bloom Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Baptisia albescens Whole Plant Traits
Baptisia albescens: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Baptisia albescens Cultural Conditions
Baptisia albescens: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Baptisia albescens: Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Baptisia albescens: NC Region
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Baptisia albescens Leaves
Baptisia albescens: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Baptisia albescens Stem
Baptisia albescens: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Baptisia albescens Landscape
Baptisia albescens: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Baptisia albescens: Resistance To Challenges
Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind
Baptisia albescens: Attracts
Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees
