This 'Periwinkle Popsicle' habit is taller than it is wide, with an elegant vase shape perfect for underplanting. It is later to flower than most Baptisia, not showing colour until most other varieties are finishing bloom. Hans Hansen is a plant hybrizer, who has introduced many new varieties of plants to the horticultural world. He has made countless crosses with the many native Baptisia species he has collected across Texas and Oklahoma. These crosses have resulted in an array of seedlings with unique flower colors and plant habits, the best of which are intrduced into the DECADENCE® Series.
- Height: 1.2-1.3 m (4-4.5 ft)
- Spread: 107 cm (3.5 ft
- Cold Hardiness: Zone 4-9
- Sun or Shade: minimum 4 hours of direct sun
- Bloom Time: late spring to early summer
- Leaf Colour: green
- Bloom Colour: blue
- Critter Resistance: deer
- Nature Attraction: bees and butterflies
Growing and Maintenance Tips
Baptisia is a low maintenance perennial that is extremely disease resistant. It is adaptable to a wide range of soil types but prefers average to dry, well drained soil in full sun. It can handle a couple of hours of shade but will be floppy in too much shade. It is very tap rooted and, once established, should not be disturbed. Old foliage should be cut down in the fall because the plant is unattractive once frost hits. Dividing this plant is not recommended.
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