Carolina Moonlight Baptisia Plant

Carolina Moonlight Baptisia is a spectacular hybrid that goes solidly against the "blue" nature of most Wild Indigo. Spires reaching to 18-inches bear the most luscious, buttery-colored flowers atop dense bluish-green foliage. Known to attract butterflies, its blossoms give way to swollen seed pods that average about 2.5-inches long and turn charcoal black when ripe. Carolina Moonlight maintains ornamental interest throughout the growing season.

Our Baptisia Plants are carefully grown without harmful pesticides, ensuring they are safe for your garden and the environment. Guaranteed to arrive alive and thriving!

Planting Instructions:

• - Can be planted spring, summer, or fall

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.5
• - Baptisia thrives in poor to moderately fertile soils and does not require rich soil

Watering Specifics:

• - Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system
• - Once established, Baptisia is drought-tolerant and needs only occasional watering
• - Avoid overwatering, as Baptisia prefers dry to medium soil moisture levels

Fertilizer Type:

• - Typically does not require fertilization; Baptisia is a low-maintenance plant

Pruning and Training:

• - Baptisia generally requires little to no pruning
• - Cut back stems to the base in late fall or early spring to remove dead foliage

Additional Pest Management:

• - Baptisia is naturally resistant to most pests and diseases

Blooming Indicators:

• - Blooms from late spring to early summer, lasting for several weeks

Light Requirements:

• - Can tolerate light shade, but flowering may be reduced

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Tolerates heat and drought; performs best in well-drained soils

Companion Plants for Baptisia:

• - Salvia: Their spikes of blue or purple flowers complement Baptisia's blooms
• - Coreopsis: Adds a splash of yellow with its daisy-like flowers that contrast with Baptisia's foliage
• - Echinacea: Their sturdy, upright growth and colorful blooms make a great companion to Baptisia
• - Ornamental Grasses: Their fine texture adds movement and structure to a Baptisia planting
• - Penstemon: Adds vertical interest with its spikes of tubular flowers