Wild Blue Indigo – 35 Seeds

Bring the deep, beautiful color of the American prairie to your garden with Blue Wild Indigo. This exceptionally long-lived and hardy native perennial is a true showstopper. In late spring, it sends up numerous tall, elegant spires of indigo-blue, lupine-like flowers that are a favorite of bumblebees. The attractive blue-green foliage looks great all season, and the plant forms a beautiful, vase-shaped clump. Historically, this was a valued plant for creating a natural blue dye. What you'll love Tall, elegant spires of beautiful, deep indigo-blue flowers. An extremely hardy and long-lived perennial that is very low-maintenance. A beautiful North American native plant that supports local pollinators. Historically significant as a source for creating natural blue dye. Seed details Plant Name: Blue Wild Indigo (Baptisia australis) Seed Quantity: Approx. 35 seeds Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO Lifecycle: Perennial Height: 3-4 feet USDA Zone: 3-9 Origin: American Grown Growing instructions Scarification (Required): To break the hard seed coat, carefully pour hot (not boiling, approx. 150°F) water over the seeds and let them soak overnight before planting. Sowing: Direct sow outdoors after the last frost, as this plant has a long taproot and does not transplant well. Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep. Spacing: Space plants 12-18 inches apart. Light Requirement: Full Sun to Light Shade. Germination: Occurs in 10-20 days. Keep soil moist until germination.   Hey, you. We're committed to giving you the best stuff out there, and sometimes that means we find other cool people making awesome things. It's like we're the best matchmakers for your self-care routine. This product is from one of those super rad, small businesses that we’ve vetted and love. But since they're the experts, they'll be shipping it directly to you. So, don't be shocked when this little gem arrives in its own separate package, all by its lonesome. It's just a special delivery from a friend of the family!