Baptisia Grape Taffy

False Indigo, Wild Indigo

Sorry Sold Out

Bicolor spikes of smoky red-purple are accented at the base in buff-yellow.

With its smaller footprint, this compact charmer dons bicolor flowers – a showstopper in any sized garden! Spikes of smoky red-purple blossoms are accented at the base in buff-yellow. A nice alternative to a shrub. Blue-green foliage and black seed heads in fall heighten its appeal.

Developed by Hans Hansen at Walters Gardens – a cross of Baptisia cinera and Baptisia minor. Baptisia Grape Taffy provides a stunning new color palette to this genus. Matures to a bushy, shrub-like perennial.

Note: This is an archive page preserved for informational use.
Cultural and Growing Info is provided below.

Bicolor spikes of smoky red-purple are accented at the base in buff-yellow.

With its smaller footprint, this compact charmer dons bicolor flowers – a showstopper in any sized garden! Spikes of smoky red-purple blossoms are accented at the base in buff-yellow. A nice alternative to a shrub. Blue-green foliage and black seed heads in fall heighten its appeal.

Developed by Hans Hansen at Walters Gardens – a cross of Baptisia cinera and Baptisia minor. Baptisia Grape Taffy provides a stunning new color palette to this genus. Matures to a bushy, shrub-like perennial.

Code BAGT

Patent PP26,587

Plant Type Perennials

Species cinera x minor

Height Medium 24-30"

Spacing Plant 30" apart

Bloom Time Late Spring to Early Summer

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Mostly Sunny

Zones 4-9

Soil Type Normal, Acidic, Sandy

Water Needs Low

Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Features

  • Beneficial for Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • Deer Resistant
  • Winter Interest
  • Hot Dry Site Tolerant
  • Humidity Tolerant
  • Seaside/Salt Tolerant

Baptisia General Information

A very permanent and arresting perennial with a vase shape, 3-4' tall. Blue/green foliage on silver stems is topped by soft lupine-like flowers from late spring into summer. The black seedpods can be left on for additional ornamental effect or used in dried arrangements. Extremely long lived, so pick a good spot! Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Baptisia Plant Care

Long-lived and typically trouble-free, Baptisia will reach shrub-like proportions at maturity. Baptisia may need 2-3 years of maturity before producing significant flowering but so worth the wait! Good in poor soils. Dislikes being moved when mature. Late fall or spring cleanup may be preferred. Cut to 4-6" when foliage blackens with the cold.

Plantable Pots

Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring

  • Zones 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zones 8, 9 10: Early April

Fall

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

Trustpilot