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Yellow Wild Indigo

Yellow Wild Indigo

Photo by and (c)2014 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man), GFDL 1.2 , via Wikimedia Commons

Baptisia sphaerocarpa
Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)

Yellow Wild Indigo forms a bushy clump. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. 

  • Scientific Name: Baptisia sphaerocarpa
  • Common Names: Yellow Wild Indigo, Green Wild Indigo, Bush Pea, Yellow Wisteria
  • Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
  • Growth Habit: Perennial
  • Height: Up to 4 feet
  • Leaves: Leaves primarily composed of three leaflets.
  • Flowers: Yellow
  • Bloom Time: April through June
  • Wildlife Benefits: Attracts pollinators

Where to Find It

  • Interested in adding Yellow Wild Indigo to your garden? Check if this is in stock or add to cart to purchase directly from our Natives Nursery.

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