Baptisia australis var. minor
A more compact form of false indigo, developing at a slower pace than the species and remaining smaller in all respects. Pale purple-blue, lupin-like flowers appear in early summer above blue-green foliage with fine-textured leaflets. Baptisia australis var. minor is particularly well suited to smaller gardens where the presence of the genus is wanted without the scale.
Growing Conditions
Light: full sun
Moisture: average to dry
Soil: well-drained; lean garden soils
Hardiness zone: 3
Maintenance: low
Size & Habit
Height (cm): 80
Spread (cm): 80
Habit: upright clump
Seasonal Interest
Flowering period: June
Seasonal interest: early summer flowering; refined foliage through the season
Foliage: blue-green
Flower: purple-blue
Ecology & Notes
Wildlife value: pollinators
Deer/Rabbit resistance: yes
Habitat: perennial borders; mixed plantings; smaller gardens
Features: compact habit; slower development; purple-blue flowers; suitable for smaller gardens
Notes: smaller and slower to develop than the species; pale purple-blue, lupin-like flowers; fine leaflets with attractive blue-green colouring; a more proportionate choice where space is limited