Baptisia tinctoria (yellow wild indigo)

Herbaceous, perennial with yellow flowers. Fixes nitrogen. Can tolerate poor soils and attract pollinators.

  • Wetland Indicator Status: NI (No Indicator)
  • Height Range: 1 – 3 ft.
  • Water Tolerance: Irregular inundation and upland
  • Light: Full sun to partial shade/sun
  • Rate of Spread: Slow
  • Bloom color: Yellow
  • Drought tolerance: High
  • Bloom period: May through September
  • Wildlife Value: Source of food for pollinators
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