Cream Wild Indigo
Baptisia bracteata
Description
Baptisia bracteata, commonly known as Cream Wild Indigo, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It belongs to the Fabaceae family and is characterized by its sprawling growth habit, grayish-green leaves, and creamy white to pale yellow pea-like flowers. This plant is drought tolerant and often found in prairies, open woods, and along roadsides. It's valued in gardens for its late spring bloom and its ability to fix nitrogen in the soil.
- Life Cycle
- perennial
- Height
- 1 to 2 feet
- Sun Exposure
- Partial sun to full sun
- Bloom Months
- April, May, June
- Bloom Color
- Bloom Description
- Creamy white to pale yellow pea-like flowers.