Wild Indigo, Small Yellow

Small Yellow Wild Indigo (Baptisia tinctoria)

Small Yellow Wild Indigo is a hardy, drought-tolerant native perennial, known for its bright yellow blooms and ecological benefits. Thriving in poor, dry soils, it supports a wide range of wildlife while enriching the soil. Its resilience makes it an excellent choice for naturalized gardens, meadows, and restoration projects, where it helps attract pollinators and maintain soil health.

Key Characteristics:

• Supports Native Bees and Butterflies
  The vibrant yellow flowers bloom from May to July, attracting a variety of native bees and butterflies, including bumblebees and the Eastern Tailed-Blue butterfly. By offering early-season nectar, it helps sustain pollinators during critical periods when few other plants are in bloom.
• Host Plant for Wild Indigo Duskywing Butterfly
  Small Yellow Wild Indigo is a larval host for the Wild Indigo Duskywing butterfly. By planting this species, you support the life cycle of this butterfly, providing essential habitat for its caterpillars to feed and grow.
• Improves Soil Through Nitrogen Fixation
  Like other legumes, this plant enriches the soil by fixing nitrogen, making it beneficial for neighboring plants and improving overall soil health. This makes it a valuable addition to meadows, food forests, or any garden where soil fertility is important.
• Erosion Control and Adaptability
  With its deep taproot system, Small Yellow Wild Indigo is excellent for stabilizing soils, especially in dry, sandy, or rocky areas. It helps prevent erosion on slopes and embankments, making it a great fit for restoration projects or natural landscapes that need stabilization.
• Perfect for Meadows and Xeriscaping
  Thanks to its drought tolerance, this plant thrives in xeriscapes, dry meadows, and prairie plantings. It requires minimal maintenance and thrives in poor soils, making it a resilient choice for low-water landscapes or native plant gardens.

Product Details:

• Native range: Eastern North America
• Life cycle: Perennial
• Sun requirements: Full sun
• Soil requirements: Dry to medium, well-drained soils
• Mature height: 2-3 feet
• Bloom time: May to July
• Bloom color: Yellow
• USDA Hardiness zones: 3-8

Small Yellow Wild Indigo is perfect for pollinator-friendly gardens, meadow restoration, and erosion control. Its nitrogen-fixing roots improve soil health, while its drought tolerance makes it ideal for challenging landscapes.