Plant Patent #19,971
One of the best sources of blue anywhere in the garden, this splendid new false indigo from Jim Ault at the Chicago Botanic Garden is an extraordinary addition to the sunny border or to indoor arrangements. The pea-like blooms radiate soft ivory-and-azure tones kissed with yellow, while the blue-gray foliage keeps the plant attractive long past bloomtime. A northeastern U.S. native perennial that tolerates drought, dry soil, and deer, 'Starlite' Prairieblues™ is a much-needed presence in the early-blooming garden.
Deep violet buds appear on long, somewhat arching stems by mid-spring, and open in late spring, bearing blooms in a 2-foot vertical line. 'Starlite' flowers earlier than most Baptisia, even beating its cousin 'Twilight' Prairieblues™ into flower by a week or two. The blooms continue into early summer, enchanting the butterflies and making the perfect partner in the vase to roses. Their unusual shape, soft colors, and fresh look are simply irresistible to everyone except deer, which mercifully find them unappetizing.
This shrubby little plant reaches 3 feet high (when not in bloom) and 4 feet wide. It is very vigorous, with abundant blue-tinged green foliage in a well-branched habit. You will find it highly adaptable, easy to grow, and endlessly lovely. Zones 4-9.
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