Wild indigos 'Lunar Eclipse' (Baptisia 'Lunar Eclipse')

Wild indigos 'Lunar Eclipse'

Wild indigos 'Lunar Eclipse''s showy flowers display a glorious gradient of color, starting from a deep purple at their base and transitioning to white at the top. This Baptisia cultivar's name was given after its defining characteristic, vibrant blooms that resemble the colors of the moon when it's in Earth's shadow.

Scientific classification

Legumes, milkworts and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

Deciduous

Leaf type

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Wild indigos 'Lunar Eclipse'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Pruning: Wild indigos 'Lunar Eclipse' features beautiful bicolor blooms transitioning from cream to blue. Prune in early to late spring to remove dead stems and maintain structure. Light post-bloom pruning encourages new growth. Avoid over-pruning to ensure health and maximize flowering in the next season.

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