Baptisia australis - 1.5 Ltr pot

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * easy to care for

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value.

Growth habit
Bushy, upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel up.

Flower
Baptisia australis forms butterfly-shaped, blue-violet flowers arranged in umbels from July.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary, group planting, rock garden, bee pasture, woodland edge