False indigo (Baptisia australis)

Where to plant

Let’s now see where to plant False indigo (Baptisia australis). What types of gardens and where this plant is normally grown.

Orientation

It tolerates being planted in different orientations. But if possible, plant false indigo in a east facing, south facing or west facing garden.

Garden style

It has numerous uses in gardening and landscaping. Baptisia australis can work very well in gardens of different styles:

• Informal Gardens – have a free design and close to the nature aspect. The lines are smoother and more fluid and the planting is less rigid;
• Wildflower meadows – a garden that recreates an open and natural habitat, a field covered with herbs and other wild plants;
• Wildlife gardens – natural gardens that feature plants that attract native wildlife such as birds, pollinating insects and small mammals;

Planting type

There are a wide range of applications for this plant. false indigo can be applied in/as:

• Cut flowers – to harvest and decorate the house;
• Flower borders and bedding – creating compositions in the garden;
• Low maintenance gardens – where you can’t care for the plants so often;