Baptisia SOLAR FLARE PRAIRIEBLUES™

Prairieblues False Indigo

USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 1.095.240

(‘Solar Flare’) A recent introduction from the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Prairieblues™series, this hybrid has great potential as a specimen plant. It forms a tall, vase-shaped mound of grey-green foliage, with long spikes of yellow flowers that have a rusty– orange blush as they mature. Both colours appear on the plant at the same time making a dramatic effect. Excellent cut-flower. Attractive to butterflies. Drought tolerant. Vigorous and long-lived. Developed by Dr. Jim Ault. USPP#20408: unlicensed propagation prohibited.

Further details for
Baptisia SOLAR FLARE PRAIRIEBLUES™

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay

Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid

Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Dry or
  Moist

Care Level
Easy

Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Creamy Yellow
Orange

Blooming Time
Early Summer
Late Spring

Foliage Color
Grey Green

Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Dried Flower
  Drought Tolerant
  Rabbit Resistant
  Massed
  Poisonous/Toxic
  Specimen

Flower Head Size
Very Large

Height
90-120 cm
35-47 inches

Spread
120-140 cm
47-55 inches

Foot Traffic
None

Growth Rate
Slow

Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.