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
Plant Characteristics
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Attributes
- Fall Color
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Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
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Critter Resistance
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
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Plant Habit
- Mound
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Light Conditions
- Sun to Part Shade
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Native Plant Community
- Dry Prairie
- Savanna
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Flower Color
- White
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Flower Hue
- Light
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Flower Type
- Raceme
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Flower Height
- 18" to 24"
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Foliage Color
- Green
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Leaf Texture
- Medium
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Flower Form
- Single
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Flower Size
- 6" to 10"
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Soil Moisture
- Dry
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Prune Time
- Jan/Feb/March
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Growth Rate
- Slow
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Origin
- 90 Miles From Mg