'Carolina Moonlight' false indigo (Baptisia 'Carolina Moonlight') bap-TEE-zsah Genus:  Baptisia This spectacular perennial hybrid has 18-inch-tall spires of buttery yellow flowers in late spring and beautiful blue-green foliage throughout summer. Tough, exceptionally drought tolerant, and extremely long-lived, it's the southern substitute for the much sought-after lupine. 'Carolina Moonlight' has an adaptable, easy-to-grow nature and makes a great companion for other rugged plants such as ornamental grasses. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Buttery yellow flowers and bluish green foliage make this cultivar of our native false indigo a standout. It is very hardy and long-lived. Care:  Provide full sun and most any soil. Foliage may be sheared or trimmed back after flowering to avoid the possibility of needing to stake the plant. Propagation:  Divide plants in late fall or early spring. This cultivar does not come true from seed. Problems:  Nothing serious.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Full Sun Only Moisture Adaptable Maintenance Low Characteristics Native, Showy Flowers, Showy Seed Heads Bloom Time Late Spring Flower Color Yellow Uses Beds and Borders Style Cottage Garden, Meadow Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Tolerance Drought Tolerant Type Perennials