Description
2010 Perennial Plant of the Year. Dark spikes of indigo blue flowers bloom over blue-green foliage in mid to late spring. Foliage remains attractive all summer long.
Tray Size: 72 plants
Common Name: Wild Indigo
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 - 9
Mature Height: 48 inches
Color: Blue
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Pot Size: |
72 plant plug tray |
Common Name: |
Wild Indigo |
Zone: |
3 |
Zone: |
4 |
Zone: |
5 |
Zone: |
6 |
Zone: |
7 |
Zone: |
8 |
Zone: |
9 |
Height: |
3-4 ft |
Color: |
Blue |
Light Preference: |
Full Sun |
Light Preference: |
Part Shade |
Genus: |
Baptisia |
Growing Info
Plugs per Tray 72. Depth 2.35". Volume (max. dry) cubic inches: 2.23
Recommended Finish Size: 1 gallon
Growing Media: Well-draining commercial media
Growing Temperature: 60-70 F (days) 50-60 F (nights)
Soil PH: 5.8-6.2
Soil EC: 1.8-2.2
Finish Time for Spring Sale: 8 - 12 weeks
Growing Info: Pinch 1-2 times after transplant.
Fertilizing: Constant liquid feed at low levels of 100 - 150 ppm N
Moisture Level: Grow plants on the dry side.
Watch for Pest and Disease: Mites, leaf spot, powdery mildew, rusts
Vernalization Requirements: Required for flowering.
Supplemental Lighting: None required.
Growth Regulators: Paclobutrazol 15 ppm
Day Length: Day Neutral
Other: Best blooming after 2 years.
Recommended Finish Size: 1 gallon
Growing Media: Well-draining commercial media
Growing Temperature: 60-70 F (days) 50-60 F (nights)
Soil PH: 5.8-6.2
Soil EC: 1.8-2.2
Finish Time for Spring Sale: 8 - 12 weeks
Growing Info: Pinch 1-2 times after transplant.
Fertilizing: Constant liquid feed at low levels of 100 - 150 ppm N
Moisture Level: Grow plants on the dry side.
Watch for Pest and Disease: Mites, leaf spot, powdery mildew, rusts
Vernalization Requirements: Required for flowering.
Supplemental Lighting: None required.
Growth Regulators: Paclobutrazol 15 ppm
Day Length: Day Neutral
Other: Best blooming after 2 years.
