Baptisia SOLAR FLARE PRAIRIEBLUES™
Prairieblues False Indigo |
USDA Zone: 4-9 |
Plant number: 1.095.240
(‘Solar Flare’) A recent introduction from the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Prairieblues™series, this hybrid has great potential as a specimen plant. It forms a tall, vase-shaped mound of grey-green foliage, with long spikes of yellow flowers that have a rusty– orange blush as they mature. Both colours appear on the plant at the same time making a dramatic effect. Excellent cut-flower. Attractive to butterflies. Drought tolerant. Vigorous and long-lived. Developed by Dr. Jim Ault. USPP#20408: unlicensed propagation prohibited.
Further details for
Baptisia SOLAR FLARE PRAIRIEBLUES™
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil Type Normal or Sandy or Clay
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Average or Dry or Moist
Care Level Easy
Appearance and Characteristics
Flower Colour Creamy Yellow Orange
Blooming Time Early Summer Late Spring
Foliage Color Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Attracts Butterflies Border Cut Flower Deer Resistant Dried Flower Drought Tolerant Rabbit Resistant Massed Poisonous/Toxic Specimen
Flower Head Size Very Large
Height 90-120 cm 35-47 inches
Spread 120-140 cm 47-55 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Slow
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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