Baptisia Decadence® 'Lemon Meringue' False Indigo

Proven Winners® Baptisia Decadence® 'Lemon Meringue' offers strong structure and clear, vibrant color with lemon yellow blooms held on dark stems. This false indigo forms an upright, vase shaped mound of green foliage that provides a consistent presence in the garden even before flowering begins. From late spring into early summer, tall flower spikes rise above the foliage, bringing bright contrast to borders and landscape plantings. Recognized as the 2026 Proven Winners National Landscape Perennial of the Year®, this selection is noted for both visual appeal and reliable performance.

This baptisia works well in meadow plantings, mixed borders, and as a specimen where its form and seasonal interest can be appreciated. After flowering, ornamental seed pods extend interest into fall, adding texture and subtle movement. It combines easily with ornamental grasses, echinacea, and other sun loving perennials to create layered plantings that continue to develop throughout the season.

Grow Baptisia Decadence® in full sun with average moisture and well drained soil. Once established, it is long lived and requires minimal care. Developed through hybridizing work by breeder Hans Hansen using native Baptisia species from Texas and Oklahoma, this selection is part of the Decadence® series, which is known for improved flower color and a more compact habit.

• Dry
• Moist, well-drained

• Beds
• Border
• Cut Flowers

• Bird Lovers
• Bloom First Year
• Butterfly Lovers
• Easy Care Plants
• Flower
• Hummingbird Lovers
• Native
• Award Winner