Baptisia simplicifolia Gentiana In midspring
Yard notes & kiln story
Description
In midspring
The glossy green
a real hummingbird treat
25" wide glossy
The result is an insanely vigorous 30" tall x 6' wide specimen that emerges with dark purple stems clothed in narrow glaucous green leaves and topped
Baptisia simplicifolia Gentiana In midspringWe have yet to have anyone identify this strange Florida Panhandle endemic as a baptisia. The thick glossy green eucalyptus like leaves of Baptisia simplicifolia adorn the 3' wide, deer resistant perennial not surprising that after living in Florida for the last 60 million years its skin is a bit tough. Interestingly, Baptisia simplicifolia doesn't emerge from dormancy until late May or early June (late risers are common in Florida). Baptisia