Plant Library

Baptisia alba

Common Name: Baptisia

Botanical Name: Baptisia

Variety: alba

Blossom Color: White

Bloom Time: May-Jun

Zone: 4 to 9

Exposure: Sun or Part Shade

Mature Height: 24-48"

Mature Width: 24-36"

Notes: Large, native shrub-like wildflower with sturdy charcoal-gray stems bearing spikes of pea-like white flowers. Velvety leaves turn from blue-green to black in fall, dried seed pods add ornamental winter interest.