Baptisia alba var. macrophylla

White Wild Indigo

Tall perennial/shrub with white flowers in early summer. A prairie plant of classic elegance with its small graceful waxy clusters of lovely legume blossoms. Fixes nitrogen into the soil.

  • Height: 3' – 4'
  • Width: 24" – 36"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
  • Flower Color: White
  • Bloom Time: May, June
  • Hardiness Zone: 3 To 9
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attributes

    • Drought Tolerant
  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Wildlife
    • Attracts Butterflies
  • Critter Resistance

    • Deer Resistant
    • Rabbit Resistant
  • Plant Habit

    • Rounded
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun to Part Shade
  • Native Plant Community

    • Dry Prairie
    • Mesis Prairie
  • Flower Color

    • White
  • Flower Hue

    • Light
  • Flower Type

    • Raceme
  • Flower Height

    • 3' to 4'
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Coarse
  • Flower Form

    • Single
  • Flower Size

    • 6" to 10"
  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist/Well Drained
  • Prune Time

    • Jan/Feb/March
  • Growth Rate

    • Slow
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg