Baptisia lactea Wild indigo (Leguminosae)

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Baptisia lactea
Wild indigo
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The Baptisia lactea plant species is found in Southeastern N. America 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. leucantha. Torr.&Gray.

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Latin Name:  Baptisia lactea
Common Name:  Wild indigo
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  (Raf.)Thieret.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Sandy pine woods, prairies and river banks[1, 43].

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame[200]. Stored seed should be pre-soaked for 24 hours in warm water and then sown in a cold frame in late winter or early spring. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle and plant them out into their permanent positions in the summer or following spring. Division in spring[188]. Larger divisions can be planted straight into their permanent positions whilst smaller clumps are best potted up and kept in a cold frame until they are growing away well.

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