Baptisia tinctoria Wild indigo (Leguminosae)

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Baptisia tinctoria
Wild indigo
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The Baptisia tinctoria plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Virginia to Florida. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wild indigo.

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Latin Name:  Baptisia tinctoria
Common Name:  Wild indigo
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  (L.)Vent.

Known Hazards:  The plant is poisonous in large quantities[21, 46].

Mature Height:  0.9   Mature Width:  0.5

Habitat:  Dry soils in open woods and clearings[21, 43].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a deep, rich, well-drained neutral to slightly acid soil in full sun[200, 233]. Grows freely in a loamy soil. Plants are shy flowering in British gardens[200, 233]. 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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