Baptisia are perennial plants characterized by branched stems that support trifoliate leaves. They produce racemes of pea-like flowers either at the ends of the stems or in the leaf axils, which are succeeded by noticeable inflated seed pods.

Baptisia

Baptisia 'American Goldfinch'

Baptisia 'Blue Bubbly' is a herbaceous perennial that develops a clump reaching approximately 1.2 meters in height. Its upright stems showcase leaves that are divided into three leaflets, resembling clover. In late spring or early summer, it produces tall clusters of soft lavender-blue blooms, which are succeeded by dark grey seed pods.

Baptisia 'Blue Bubbly' (Decadence Deluxe Series)

Baptisia 'Blue Towers' is a herbaceous perennial that develops a clump reaching approximately 1.2 meters in height. Its vertical stems support leaves that are segmented into three clover-like leaflets. In late spring or early summer, it produces tall clusters of lavender-blue flowers that can extend up to 50 centimeters. These blooms are succeeded by dark grey seed pods.

Baptisia 'Blue Towers'

Baptisia 'Blue Wisteria'

Baptisia 'Bright Blue'

Baptisia 'Brownie Points'

Baptisia 'Burgundy Blast' is a herbaceous perennial that develops a clump reaching approximately 1 meter in height. Its upright stems are adorned with leaves that consist of three clover-shaped leaflets. In late spring to early summer, it produces tall clusters of dark reddish-purple flowers, which are succeeded by dark grey seed pods.

Baptisia 'Burgundy Blast'

Baptisia 'Caramel'

Baptisia 'Carolina Moonlight' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial that typically reaches a height of about 100 cm. It features upright stems adorned with blue-green leaves that are trifoliate. From May to July, this plant produces soft yellow flowers resembling lupins, which stand out against the foliage. After flowering, it develops black seed pods.

Baptisia 'Carolina Moonlight'

Baptisia 'Chocolate Chip' is a herbaceous perennial that grows in a compact clump, reaching heights of about 1 meter. Its upright stems showcase leaves that are divided into three leaflets, resembling clover. In late spring to early summer, it produces tall clusters of purple-brown buds that open into yellow flowers, which are succeeded by dark grey seed pods.

Baptisia 'Chocolate Chip'

Baptisia 'Dark Chocolate' (Decadence Series)

Baptisia 'Dutch Chocolate' (Decadence Series) is a herbaceous perennial characterized by its upright growth habit and clusters of blue-green trifoliate leaves. The plant produces dark purple-brown flowers, which are succeeded by distinctive black seed pods.

Baptisia 'Dutch Chocolate' (Decadence Series)

Baptisia 'Golden Chestnut'

Baptisia 'Grape Escape'

This herbaceous perennial features erect stems adorned with blue-green foliage arranged in sets of three. The blooms are a deep purple-red, which mature into black seed pods.

Baptisia 'Grape Taffy'

Baptisia 'Grot Gele'

Baptisia 'Honey Roasted'

Baptisia 'Indigo Spires' is a herbaceous perennial characterized by its tall, upright stems adorned with blue-green foliage arranged in sets of three. The flowers exhibit a deep blue hue, featuring a yellow center, and are succeeded by distinctive black seed pods.

Baptisia 'Indigo Spires'

Baptisia 'Lavender Stardust'

Baptisia 'Lemon Meringue' (Decadence Series) is a herbaceous perennial that features upright, dark stems and blue-green leaves arranged in threes. The dark purple buds bloom into yellow flowers, which later develop into black seed pods.

Baptisia 'Lemon Meringue' (Decadence Series)

Baptisia 'Limelight'

Baptisia 'Lunar Eclipse' is a robust, clump-forming perennial that sheds its leaves in winter. It features lush green foliage and produces large, lupin-shaped blooms on tall stems from April to June. The flowers begin as a lemony cream, transition to a soft lilac, and ultimately deepen to a purple-blue, creating a multi-hued display.

Baptisia 'Lunar Eclipse'

Baptisia 'Midnite'

Baptisia 'Misty Morning'

Baptisia 'Nachthemel'

Baptisia 'Periwinkle Popsicle' (Decadence Deluxe Series)

Baptisia 'Pink Lemonade' (Decadence Deluxe Series) is a robust herbaceous perennial characterized by upright stems adorned with bluish-green leaves. The plant features yellow buds that unfurl into gentle pink blossoms, which gradually transition to a lavender hue.

Baptisia 'Pink Lemonade' (Decadence Deluxe Series)

This herbaceous perennial features erect stems adorned with blue-green foliage arranged in sets of three. As the season progresses, yellow buds emerge, unfolding into soft pink blossoms, which eventually give way to dark seed pods.

Baptisia 'Pink Truffles'PBR (Decadence Deluxe Series)

Baptisia 'Plum Rosy' is a herbaceous perennial that typically grows to about 1 meter in height, developing a dense clump of upright stems. Its foliage consists of three-parted leaflets reminiscent of clover. In late spring or early summer, it showcases tall clusters of plum-hued flowers that gradually lighten to almost white. After flowering, the plant produces dark grey seed pods.

Baptisia 'Plum Rosy'

Baptisia 'Purple Smoke' is a deciduous perennial that forms clumps, featuring green foliage on nearly black stems. From April to June, it produces elongated upright stems adorned with grey-purple, pea-like blossoms. If left unpruned in the fall, the seed pods and stems offer visual interest throughout the winter months.

Baptisia 'Purple Smoke'

Baptisia 'Solar Flare', part of the Prairieblues Series, is a herbaceous perennial that develops a compact clump reaching approximately 80 cm in height. Its upright stems support foliage composed of three clover-like leaflets. In late spring to early summer, this plant showcases tall clusters of vivid yellow blooms, which transition to orange and occasionally purple hues as they mature. In the fall, dark grey seed pods emerge, adding interest to the landscape.

Baptisia 'Solar Flare' (Prairieblues Series)

Baptisia 'Sparkling Sapphires'PBR (Decadence Series)

Baptisia 'Vanilla Cream' (Decadence Series) is a herbaceous perennial characterized by upright stems adorned with bluish-green foliage. Its flower buds are purple, transitioning to a creamy yellow as they bloom, ultimately giving way to dark seed pods.

Baptisia 'Vanilla Cream' (Decadence Series)

Baptisia 'Violet Dusk'

Baptisia alba is a herbaceous perennial characterized by its grey-green, trifoliate leaves and dark purple stems that darken to a nearly black hue. In summer, it produces elongated spikes adorned with pure white flowers, which are succeeded by distinctive black seed pods.

Baptisia alba

Baptisia alba var. alba

Baptisia alba var. alba 'Wayne's World'

Baptisia alba var. macrophylla is an upright perennial that can reach heights of up to 2 meters. Its stems are dense and bear blue-green, trifoliate leaves. From June to July, it produces tall spikes adorned with white blossoms, which are succeeded by dark seed pods.

Baptisia alba var. macrophylla

Baptisia albescens

Baptisia arachnifera

This herbaceous perennial reaches a height of up to 1.2 meters, showcasing grey-green, trifoliate foliage. It produces upright racemes of violet-blue flowers that resemble those of lupines. After flowering, the plant bears inflated, dark grey seed pods.

Baptisia australis

Baptisia australis 'Blueberry Sundae' (Decadence Series) is a herbaceous perennial characterized by its erect stems adorned with blue-green leaves arranged in sets of three. The plant produces blue-purple flowers, which are succeeded by dark seed pods.

Baptisia australis 'Blueberry Sundae' (Decadence Series)

Baptisia australis 'Caspian Blue' is a herbaceous perennial that grows to approximately 1 meter in height, developing a dense clump of upright stems. Its foliage consists of three-parted leaflets resembling those of clover. In late spring or early summer, it produces tall clusters of rich violet-blue blooms, which are succeeded by dark gray seed pods.

Baptisia australis 'Caspian Blue'

Baptisia australis 'Exaltata' is a perennial plant characterized by its erect stems adorned with blue-green leaves arranged in sets of three. The plant produces clusters of purple-blue flowers, which later develop into dark seed pods.

Baptisia australis 'Exaltata'

Baptisia australis 'Navy Blue'

Baptisia australis 'Nelson's Navy'

Baptisia australis var. minor is a herbaceous perennial characterized by its upright stems adorned with blue-green foliage arranged in groups of three. The flower buds start off creamy white, transitioning to a muted pink as they open, eventually giving way to black seed pods.

Baptisia australis var. minor

Baptisia bracteata

Baptisia bracteata var. bracteata

Baptisia bracteata var. leucophaea

Baptisia bracteata var. leucophaea 'Butterball'

Baptisia bracteata var. leucophaea 'Little Texas'

Baptisia cinerea

Baptisia elegans

Baptisia lanceolata

Baptisia megacarpa

Baptisia minor 'Blue Pearls'

Baptisia nuttalliana

Baptisia perfoliata

Baptisia perfoliata 'Survivor'

Baptisia simplicifolia

Baptisia sphaerocarpa is a herbaceous perennial that develops into a clump approximately 1 meter in height. Its upright stems showcase blue-green foliage that is segmented into three clover-like leaflets. In late spring, the plant produces tall clusters of yellow flowers, which are succeeded by swollen, pale green seed pods that mature to a brown color.

Baptisia sphaerocarpa

Baptisia sphaerocarpa 'Screamin' Yellow'

Baptisia tinctoria is a deciduous perennial that forms clumps and features slender, grey-green foliage. From April through June, it produces short clusters of yellow flowers that resemble those of peas, borne on tall, erect stems. If the plants are not pruned back in the fall, their seed pods and stems offer visual interest during the winter months. Historically, this species has been utilized in herbal medicine for various conditions, including flu, sinus infections, and fever.

Baptisia tinctoria

Baptisia tinctoria 'Bg66'PBR

Baptisia tinctoria 'Bm8'PBR

Baptisia x bicolor

Baptisia x bicolor 'Starlite' is a herbaceous perennial that develops a clump reaching approximately 1 meter in height. Its upright stems are adorned with leaves that are divided into three narrow, oval leaflets. In late spring or early summer, the plant produces tall clusters of soft violet flowers accented with cream, which are succeeded by dark grey seed pods.

Baptisia x bicolor 'Starlite' (Prairieblues Series)

Baptisia x variicolor 'Cherries Jubilee' (Decadence Series) is a herbaceous perennial characterized by its upright growth habit and foliage of blue to pale green leaves arranged in threes. The blooms feature a unique color combination of cinnamon brown and golden yellow on their lower sections, leading to the formation of black seed pods in the fall.

Baptisia x variicolor 'Cherries Jubilee' (Decadence Series)

Baptisia x variicolor 'Twilite' (Prairieblues Series) is a deciduous perennial characterized by its blue-green, trifoliate leaves. It produces tall spikes adorned with violet-purple flowers that feature yellow undertones. In the fall, the seed pods transition to a grey-black hue.