Yellow Wild Indigo, Baptisia tinctoria

borders, prairie gardens, and native plant landscapes. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, Baptisia tinctoria is drought tolerant, deer resistant, and low maintenance once established. Its deep root system improves soil health by fixing nitrogen, while its nectar-rich blooms attract bees and butterflies. An ideal choice for pollinator gardens, it's a host to caterpillars of pearl crescent (Phyciodes tharos) butterflies. Whether you're xeriscaping, or rewilding your yard, this hard-to-find perennial adds vibrant color and reliable performance year after year. Key Features: Bright yellow flowers atop bushy blue-green foliage Deer resistant and long-lived Host plant for pearl crescent butterfly larvae Excellent tidy clumping perennial for naturalized landscapes Plant Details: Height: 2-3.5' | Spread: 2-3' Light: Partial to full sun Soil: Well-drained soils Zones: 3-9 Also known as horseflyweed, rattleweed, shoofly, wild black indigo, wild indigo.