Baptisia 'Lunar Eclipse' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
false indigo
Baptisia 'Lunar Eclipse'
False indigo (Baptisia 'Lunar Eclipse') is a unique and showstopping perennial plant. Despite its name, it has no relation to true indigo and boasts beautiful lemon-yellow blooms from summer to late fall. This bold flowering shrub makes an eye-catching statement in all gardens. Its blooms are famously fragrant and attractive to butterflies in the summer, while its smoky blue-green foliage lends a classical air to the garden year round. False indigo is also reliably low-maintenance and is quite deer resistant. Plus, this great showstopper is also highly drought tolerant making it an ideal plant for all gardeners.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Creamy white maturing to lavender-blue Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Care Level:
Medium
watering
False indigo (Baptisia 'Lunar Eclipse') should be watered generously every 7-10 days during the spring and summer months, once established. The soil should be kept evenly moist, but not soggy. Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. During the winter, water only when the top couple of inches of soil feels dry.
sunlight
False indigo (Baptisia 'Lunar Eclipse') prefers to grow in full sun, which means it needs at least 6 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight each day. If grown in a shady spot, the plant will produce fewer flowers and might struggle to thrive. For best results, give this plant a spot in the garden where it can receive full sun from morning to sunset.
pruning
False indigo (Baptisia 'Lunar Eclipse') should be pruned lightly in early spring with the removal of any dead or damaged branches. The plant should also be thinned by removing the oldest stems at ground level each year. This promotes the growth of the younger, healthier branches and gives the plant an attractive shape. Pruning can also be done in late winter if desired. Avoid pruning into the green wood of the stems as this may cause significant damage to the shrub. If you must prune into the green wood, do it sparingly and be sure to use clean, sharp pruning shears.
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Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Baptisia 'Lunar Eclipse' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
