Baptisia leucophaea (bracteata var. leucophaea)

Cream Wild Indigo

Cascading branches of cream-colored flowers. An elegant plant with smooth, waxy leaves and lovely pea-blossom clusters from early May to mid-June. Later in the year, an entire plant may break off at its base and roll around in the wind as a means of dispersing its seeds. A choice prairie plant that should be included in our prairie restoration projects. Attracts bees and parasitic wasps.

  • Height: 18" – 24"
  • Width: 24" – 36"
  • Soil Conditions: Dry
  • Flower Color: White
  • Bloom Time: May, June
  • Hardiness Zone: 5 To 9
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attributes

    • Fall Color
  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Butterflies
    • Attracts Pollinators
  • Critter Resistance

    • Deer Resistant
    • Rabbit Resistant
  • Plant Habit

    • Mound
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun to Part Shade
  • Native Plant Community

    • Dry Prairie
    • Savanna
  • Flower Color

    • White
  • Flower Hue

    • Light
  • Flower Type

    • Raceme
  • Flower Height

    • 18" to 24"
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Medium
  • Flower Form

    • Single
  • Flower Size

    • 6" to 10"
  • Soil Moisture

    • Dry
  • Prune Time

    • Jan/Feb/March
  • Growth Rate

    • Slow
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg