Baptisia australis Wild indigo (Leguminosae)

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Baptisia australis
Wild indigo
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The Baptisia australis plant species is found in Eastern and Central N. America - Pennsylvania to Georgia, west to Texas, Nebraska and Indiana. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wild indigo. Some home gardeners know the variety as B. exaltata.

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Latin Name:  Baptisia australis
Common Name:  Wild indigo
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  (L.)R.Br.

Known Hazards:  A report says that the plant is potentially toxic[222].

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Rich woods and alluvial thickets, often on river banks[43].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a deep, well-drained neutral to slightly acid soil in full sun[188, 200]. Grows freely in a loamy soil[1]. Succeeds in a hot dry position. Succeeds in a rich moist soil in sun or light shade[187]. Plants are hardy to about -20°c[187]. A very ornamental species, but it is somewhat shy flowering in British gardens[1]. Plants have a very deep root system and dislike root disturbance, they should be left alone once they are established[188, 233]. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[200].

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