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American Goldfinch False Indigo
Baptisia 'American Goldfinch'
False Indigo
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Sprays of golden flowers bloom for weeks from late spring well into summer on this highly floriferous plant. Reaching up to 3.5' tall by 5 feet wide, this perennial makes an incredible addition to prairie gardens, cutting gardens, or a focal point to small spaces. Tolerant of many difficult conditions and long lived once it becomes established in the landscape.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Good for cut flowers.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does American Goldfinch False Indigo get?
About 36"+ tall and 36"+ wide at maturity.
How much sun does American Goldfinch False Indigo need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does American Goldfinch False Indigo need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will American Goldfinch False Indigo grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is American Goldfinch False Indigo deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy American Goldfinch False Indigo in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy American Goldfinch False Indigo wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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