Decadence® Pink Lemonade False Indigo
Overview: A false indigo grown for its two-toned pink and yellow pea-like blooms.
Mature size: Approximately 3–4 ft. tall and wide.
Sun exposure: Full sun
Flowering season: Late spring to early summer
Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–9
Water needs: Average; drought-tolerant once established thanks to a deep taproot; dislikes being moved once settled
Special features: Long-lived native perennial with a shrub-like presence; deep taproot makes it very drought-tolerant but hard to transplant once established, so choose its spot carefully; attractive seed pods follow the flowers and can be left for winter interest; deer- and rabbit-resistant
Wildlife value: Bees, especially bumblebees, are the primary pollinators; host plant for several native butterflies
Botanical name: Baptisia x 'Pink Lemonade'
Category: Perennial