Purple Smoke Baptisia Plant

Purple Smoke Baptisia Plants produce silvery-lavender-colored, lupine-like flowers that rise above the smooth, blue-grey foliage on slender stems that support wispy clouds of blossoms. Fairly tall, grow this wild indigo as a focal point, as part of a perennial back border or as a naturalized, tall ground cover. Salt tolerant and deer resistant, it attracts butterflies in the spring and summer while providing architectural interest, even into the winter months.

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