Botanical Name

Baptisia alba

Commonly known as White Wild Indigo

Baptisia alba (White Wild Indigo)
Perennial

Luminous white lupin-like spikes on a structural native that's practically indestructible and improves with every year.

Quick Reference
Bloom Season
May to Jun
USDA Zones
4-9
Sun
Full Sun
Water
Low - drought tolerant
Mature Height
3-4'
Bloom Colors
White
Native Species Deer Resistant Pollinator Friendly Low Maintenance
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About This Name

Baptisia alba is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify White Wild Indigo unambiguously. The genus Baptisia places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for White Wild Indigo, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Baptisia alba will give you the most precise results.