Baptisia tinctoria - Yellow Wild Indigo shade but is somewhat drought tolerant

but is somewhat drought tolerant once established

including the milkweed itself which is a poor vegetative competitor and should be planted in a large group

part sun (full sun with consistent moisture) to part shade

and Louisiana

They also make good jelly and juice and are high in antioxidants

Baptisia tinctoria - Yellow Wild Indigo shade but is somewhat drought tolerantSizes available: TBD, coming in August, 2026 Basics: zones 3 9, full to part sun, 24"+ x 24"+, yellow to pale yellow cream in mid summer, wants medium moist to dry, lean, sandy or loamy soils with good drainage. Common names: Yellow Wild Indigo, Yellow False Indigo Family: Fabaceae Origin Distribution: eastern North America, native to the southern tip of Maine and the rest of New England. This plant is widely distributed but endangered in some of it's