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BAPTISIA australis 250g
False Blue Indigo
Family: Fabaceae
Characteristics: Herbaceous perennial 1-1.5 metres
Seed per packet: Approx. 20
Seed per gram: Approx. 64
False Indigo is a legume with roots that undergo nitrogen fixation and can be long-lived. The blue flowers resemble those of lupines and attract bees and other pollinators.
Although False Indigo is widely used in Australia and Europe, it is native to the eastern U.S. and Ontario, Canada.
It is recommended for the home garden, meadow plantings, and pollinator gardens. It looks excellent in cottage and informal gardens and is helpful on banks and slopes. Plants with deep and extensive root systems make them good additions to bioswales.
A low-maintenance plant that has received the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit for reliable wildlife gardens.
Adaptable to most soil types providing it is free draining. Drought tolerant.
For best results, sow the seeds in spring or early summer. Sowings in autumn and winter may result in slow germination, weaker seedlings, or germination failure.
- Soak in water for 24-48 hours.
- Next, soak seeds in near-boiling water overnight to help soften the tough exterior and improve germination.
- Sow the seeds to a depth equal to the seed's width.
Germination: Typically occurs within two weeks.
*Please note:
- Please do not be too hasty in discarding seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lay dormant until conditions are similar to their natural germination requirements.
- All seeds must have adequate water to germinate; keep them moist but not too wet.
- These growth notes are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee successful germination.
- Customers should do their due diligence to ensure the product suits their region.
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Importing to Tasmania Prohibited