Sparkling Sapphires
Baptisia 'Sparkling Sapphires'
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 3-5 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2022 / 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-Draining Soil |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.0 |
| Zones | USDA Zones 6-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Elliptic (Oval tapering ends) |
| Foliage colour | Green |
| Bloom | Blue-Purple |
| Fruit | Legume pod |
| Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Root System
| System | Taproot Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Coarse Roots (> 2 mm) |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Seed |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Humans & Pets |
| Edibility | Toxic |
| Companions | Amsonia, Coreopsis, Echinacea |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Water Regularly, Fertilize Occasionally
Maintenance
Pruning Required, Watering Schedule
Cleanup
Pruning Required
Notes
Sapphire-like Flowers, Fast-Growing