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Baptisia australis 250 seeds

Indigo blue lupine like flowers on soft green foliage, forms a large bush, scarified seed for faster uniform germination _Grows to a height of about 40 inches _Germination Tips: Nick or acid, then, Cover 60-65 Degrees Fahrenheit _ Hardy to Climate Zone 4 _ Makes a good Cutflower _ Package Size: 250 seeds _ Product Code: B1166 _ Perennial

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51+BLUE WILD False INDIGO Seeds Native Wildflower Perennial Nitrogen-Fixing Easy

BLUE WILD INDIGO. Blue false indigo is a American Native Wildflower. In fact, Europeans used to pay Americans to grow this plant, for the dye they made from the blue flowers. That’s why it’s called False Indigo. True Indigo was rare and expensive, but Baptisia is easy to grow and was cheap. False indigo is a member of the legume family and is Nitrogen-Fixing. You’ll notice a resemblance to peas in its foliage and flowers, as well as its fondness for cooler weather. This is a long living perennial 10 years plus.50+ Quality seeds per order. Thank You!Baptisia australis.Perennial.Spring, soil Temp 68F+.SOW 1/4′ deep, 2 or 3 seeds per plant, 30″apart. Keep moist.Germination 14-21 days.Thin to single best seedling. Use scissors to cut out unwanted sprout.Height 36″ x 30″ Wide.Medium water. Light fertilizer.Flowers are indigo blue. Blooms from late spring through late summer.

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Indigo, Blue Wild – Heirloom Seeds – Brilliant Blue and Purple Blooms

Blue Wild Indigo (Baptisia australis) – 35 Seeds •Also known as Blue False Indigo •Heirloom •Non-GMO •American grown seeds •Perennial •USDA Zones: 3-9 Description: Known as False Indigo in the U.S., it grows well from flower seeds, and historically the plants were in high demand for the dye that was made from the blue and purple flowers. A shrub-like perennial, it is a member of the pea family and thrives in cooler climates. An upright plant, the flowers look like blue peas, followed by dark, glossy pea pods and a glossy leaf pattern. Also known as Wild Indigo or Blue False Indigo, this native plant needs at least six hours of direct sunlight per day. Planting Instructions: Since this plant does not transplant well, it should be direct sown. The seed will need to be scarified; to accomplish this, pour 150 degrees F water over the seed and let it soak overnight the day before planting. In late fall, plant 2-3 seeds per plant, 1/8″ deep, spaced 24-36″ apart. For spring planting, the scarified seed will need to be mixed with moist sand and stored in the refrigerator for 10 days before planting. Germination should take place within 15-20 days after the cold cycle. •FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more. •Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order. •Growing instructions included on each seed packet. *All information is provided for educational purposes only.

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Indigo, Blue Wild – Heirloom Seeds – Brilliant Blue and Purple Blooms

Blue Wild Indigo (Baptisia australis) – 35 Seeds •Also known as Blue False Indigo •Heirloom •Non-GMO •American grown seeds •Perennial •USDA Zones: 3-9 Description: Known as False Indigo in the U.S., it grows well from flower seeds, and historically the plants were in high demand for the dye that was made from the blue and purple flowers. A shrub-like perennial, it is a member of the pea family and thrives in cooler climates. An upright plant, the flowers look like blue peas, followed by dark, glossy pea pods and a glossy leaf pattern. Also known as Wild Indigo or Blue False Indigo, this native plant needs at least six hours of direct sunlight per day. Planting Instructions: Since this plant does not transplant well, it should be direct sown. The seed will need to be scarified; to accomplish this, pour 150 degrees F water over the seed and let it soak overnight the day before planting. In late fall, plant 2-3 seeds per plant, 1/8″ deep, spaced 24-36″ apart. For spring planting, the scarified seed will need to be mixed with moist sand and stored in the refrigerator for 10 days before planting. Germination should take place within 15-20 days after the cold cycle. •FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more. •Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order. •Growing instructions included on each seed packet. *All information is provided for educational purposes only.

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