Baptisia 'Purple Smoke' ~ Purple Smoke Baptisia, False Indigo edging IMAGE: Tatters

IMAGE: Tatters

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Little Henry Sweetspire is a dwarf deciduous shrub that has long-lasting fall color

Baptisia 'Purple Smoke' ~ Purple Smoke Baptisia, False Indigo edging IMAGE: TattersPurple 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