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False Indigo
Baptisia australis
False Indigo
In stock · from $14.99
Beautiful, long-lived, drought tolerant perennial with a robust habit and attractive foliage. In late May, its intensely saturated violet-blue flower spikes rise above 2-3' tall multi-stemmed plants with bluish-green foliage.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-09-28.
Good to know
- Attracts pollinators.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does False Indigo get?
About 36"+ tall and 36" wide at maturity.
How much sun does False Indigo need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does False Indigo need?
Low water use.
Will False Indigo grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 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.
Where can I buy False Indigo in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy 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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