Representative illustration

Blue false indigo

Baptisia australis

Check your plant’s identity

Does the label say Baptisia australis (blue false indigo or blue wild indigo), including the smaller var. minor? Hybrids such as 'Purple Smoke' or Prairieblues and other Baptisia, such as white wild indigo, are different plants. If the label is missing or unclear, choose I'm not sure; the picture does not confirm your plant.

Important precautions

All parts are considered poisonous if eaten, though NC State rates the risk as low, and the dried pods are toxic to eat. Keep children and pets from chewing it and keep it out of animal hay. If someone eats it, contact a doctor, vet or poison service.

Care guidance is partial and depends on your growing conditions. Check the available guidance in the app; this profile does not promise complete care. A representative illustration does not confirm your plant’s identity.