{"product_id":"blue-wild-indigo-baptisia-australis-20-seeds","title":"Blue Wild Indigo - Baptisia australis (20 seeds)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlue Wild Indigo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBaptisia australis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Wild Indigo, also known as Blue False Indigo, is a striking native North American perennial from the bean family, producing tall, upright spikes of vivid indigo-blue, lupine-like flowers from late spring to early summer. Dense, shrubby clumps of bluish-green trifoliate leaves give way to ornamental charcoal-black seed pods that rattle when dry, adding interest well into winter. A long-lived, low-maintenance perennial that attracts butterflies and bees and fixes nitrogen in the soil, making it as beneficial as it is beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrought tolerant and adaptable to a wide range of soils once established, Blue Wild Indigo suits borders, cottage gardens, and naturalized plantings. It develops a deep taproot and is best left undisturbed once planted. Patience is required — plants grown from seed take three to four years to reach flowering maturity, but once established they can persist for decades with virtually no attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring, Autumn\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scarify seeds; nick or file seed coat and soak in water 24 hours before sowing 2 mm deep\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90–120 cm apart; allow room for shrubby spread\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90–120 cm tall; 90–120 cm wide at maturity\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14–28 days; scarification essential for best results\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e November to January; plants take 3–4 years from seed to flower\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butterflies, bees, and other pollinators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rasmussen Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58398504714543,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/4098\/4879\/files\/Blue_Wild_Indigo_-_Baptisia_australis_20_seeds.png?v=1788147979","url":"https:\/\/rasmussengardens.co.nz\/products\/blue-wild-indigo-baptisia-australis-20-seeds","provider":"Rasmussen Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}