Baptisia 'Purple Smoke' ~ Purple Smoke Baptisia, False Indigo Size:1 GALLON 6PK Magnolia grandiflora DD Blanchard 1zz

Magnolia grandiflora DD Blanchard 1zz

the leaves turn a vibrant red

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Baptisia 'Purple Smoke' ~ Purple Smoke Baptisia, False Indigo Size:1 GALLON 6PK Magnolia grandiflora DD Blanchard 1zzPurple Smoke Baptisia is an upright perennial native with clover like grey green foliage on charcoal stems. The slightly arching raceme sporting smokey lavender flowers extend well above the foliage in mid spring. The blooms give way to large seedpods that blacken when ripe, providing ornamental interest. 'Purple Smoke' is a tough, drought tolerant plant that grows best with dry to average well drained acidic soils.. Its abundant flowers are excellent