Baptisia or “False Indigo,” as it is commonly known, is an herbaceous perennial that is regarded as one of the best plants for a perennial border. A member of the Pea family, its common name stems ...

If someone asked me to design my idea of the “perfect” perennial, it would come pretty darned close to being this year’s selection for Perennial of the Year. Gorgeous purple-blue flowers, widely ...

A newly released research report from Mt. Cuba Center details the results of a four-year study of 46 selections of Baptisia, commonly called false indigo. The study evaluated the plants’ ornamental ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - A perennial that looks like a shrub all summer, then dies back to the ground for winter, our native Baptisia australis, or 'False Indigo' is one of my favorite plants. Blooming in ...

Not all native plants are unruly and wild-looking. Some are neat and tidy and fit well into a conventional perennial garden. False indigo, Baptisia sp., is one example of how a wild plant can be used ...

-- Dear Harvey: Can you help me identify this yellow flowering shrub? I have seen it growing in several places throughout the Huntsville Botanical Garden and have wondered what it may be. Thank you. – ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (WGHP) — The flowers are blooming, and the ...

If you're looking for a fantastic, old-fashioned perennial that is beautiful and tough, Baptisia, commonly called false indigo, may be the plant for you. I planted a clump in my garden about five ...

As gardeners, we’re often on the lookout for low-maintenance plants with colorful flower displays. One such plant that fits that description, and is vastly underutilized in the landscape, is baptisia.

Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden, Vol. 27, No. 2 (Apr., 1940), pp. 119-218+220+222+224+226+228+230+232+234+236+238+240+242+244 (126 pages) ...

Gardeners are always on the lookout for plants that require minimal upkeep yet offer maximum impact — ones that are disease-resistant, deer-resistant and adorned with beautiful flowers. They also seek ...