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Decadence DUTCH CHOCOLATEFalse IndigoRich, velvety chocolate-purple flowers. BAPTISIA Take two Baptisia-loving botanists on a trip in the lower Midwest US, add a bit of a dare, 14 years of countless crosses between the various species and ruthless selection and the result is Hans Hansen’s new Decadence™ Baptisias. They have a vigorous, upright, compact habit with well-branched flowers held well above their foliage and are vastly superior to all previous introductions. Ht. and spread 76-90cm. (False Indigo) This indispensable native was once the largest crop in North America when its deep blue flowers were used as a local Indigo dye substitute. Their pea-like blue green foliage is a perfect backdrop for lupin-like early summer flowers followed by ornamental seed pods for late season interest. Once established it is an incredibly long-lived, durable perennial. False Indigo loves full sun, average to poor, well-drained soil and tolerates drought once established. An ideal minimal care plant for the cottage or weekend garden. Popular with Butterflies but not with Deer. Shipped well-rooted in our 1 litre, 4.5" square pots. |
| flower time: June |
| flower colour: brown |
| plant height: 3.00ft/0.90m |
| hardiness zone: 4 |
| light: Sun |
| soil: Average |
| water: Average |
| unique features: Drought tolerant, easy to grow |