Baptisia tinctoria (Yellow Wild Indigo) Unity Grown

Baptisia tinctoria, commonly referred to as yellow wild indigo or yellow false indigo, is a small, native perennial wildflower that yields small, vibrant yellow flowers from May to June. Growing to 2-3' tall and wide, flowers form on dense, mounded, shrub-like branches and attract a number of pollinators including bees and butterflies. In late summer, pollinated flowers begin transitioning to striking black seed pods, providing attractive interest and persisting through fall and winter; winter seed presence makes yellow wild indigo especially valuable to migrating birds.

Well adapted to dry conditions and tolerant of poor soils, Baptisia tinctoria is a hardy species, but is not recommended for transplantation after establishment due to its deep-growing taproot. Although it is smaller than other Baptisia species, yellow wild indigo's bright flowers and dense, shrubby behavior make it an excellent addition to a variety of garden spaces.