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Blue Wild Indigo
Legume Family : Fabaceae
Latin Name : Baptisia australis
Longevity : Perennial
Season : Cool
Origin : Native
Value : Wildlife – poor
Livestock -poor
Remarks :
Also known as "Blue false indigo", 1– 4 feet tall,
flowers from May to June. Adapted to rocky
sites of prairies, hillsides, open woods, and
roadsides. Prefers limestone or clay soils. The
sap of this plant turns purple when exposed to the
air; used for dye by Native American Indians.
Source: USDA-NRCS
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