Baptisia 'Purple Smoke'
false indigo
A wonderful hybrid from North Carolina Botanical Garden, its greyish violet pea-like flowers form in long spikes that are supported by near-black stems. This false indigo is perfect for a well-drained border or a dry, sunny bank as it will become drought tolerant once well established. Resist the temptation to cut the plant back in autumn as the seed-pods and slender stems look wonderful frosted in the winter garden.
How to care for Baptisia Purple Smoke:
Keep new plants well watered. Lift and divide large colonies in early spring.
Eventual height:
1.25m
Eventual spread:
0.9m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
9cm pot
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