White false indigo
The small, pea-like white flowers of the White False Indigo give way to seed pods used commonly in dried flower arrangements.
Plant Description
The small, pea-like white flowers of the White False Indigo give way to seed pods used commonly in dried flower arrangements. This upright perennial grows as tall as three feet tall with dark flower stems that rise from clover-like foliage mounds. The seed pods can measure up to nearly two inches long and turn black when ripe.
Light Needs:
Partial shade to full sun
Watering Needs:
Water regularly but do not overwater
Average Landscape Size:
Growth Height: 2’-4’
Growth Width: 2’-2’6”
Key Feature:
Flowers and seeds work well in dried arrangements.
Blooms:
April-May
Landscape Uses:
Borders, cottage gardens, prairies, meadows and native plant gardens
Plant Type:
Perennial
Evergreen/Deciduous:
Deciduous
Foliage Colour:
Bluish-green
Flower Colour:
Creamy-white
Blooms:
April-May
Climate Zones:
5-8
Average Size:
2-4’H X 2’-2’6”W
Growth Rate:
Slow
Instructions:
These plants are easy to grow in even conditions of drought or poor soils. They can proliferate in light conditions that range from partial shade to full sun. These plants should not be divided or disturbed once they are established because they expand into clumps with deep root systems. The foliage can be trimmed after blooming to help give the plant a more rounded appearance but the trimming will remove the developing seed pods.
Water:Water regularly but do not overwater
Sunlight:Partial shade to full sun
Special Uses
- Rock Garden
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