Decadence® 'Lemon Meringue' False Indigo (Baptisia hybrid)
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How Does Proven Winners® Measure Plant Sizes?
How Does Proven Winners® Measure Plant Sizes?
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2026 Landscape Perennial of the Year!
Decadence® 'Lemon Meringue' is a hardy and durable false indigo that features towers of bright yellow petals atop charcoal-gray, thick stems. The contrast of dark stems with light flowers really pops in the landscape, delivering an excellent floral display starting in late spring and continuing into summer, followed by decorative seed pods in the fall. It’s compact and dense - perfect for adding structure to landscapes, perennial gardens, native gardens, and borders. This variety is native to North America, tolerant of drought and salt, resistant to deer, and attractive to both bees and butterflies.
- 36 inches tall and 36 inches wide at maturity
- Hardy in zones 4-9, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
- Plant in part to full sun (4+ hours daily)
- Space plants 36 inches apart for best results
- Produces yellow flowers in late spring
- Maintains blue foliage spring to frost
- Great for borders, cut flowers, dried flowers, landscapes and focal point
- Attracts bees and butterflies and resists deer
- Native to North America, drought tolerant, deadheading not necessary, salt tolerant, fall interest, native to North America
Care: Grows best in full sun and average to poor, well-drained soil. Moderately drought tolerant once established.
Shipping Info:
- Enjoy free shipping on orders over $175
- Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules
- 1 Gallon plants are 6-14 in. tall and about 1-year old at shipment, varies by season and plant
- 1 Gallon containers are 7.5 in. dia and 6.5 in. tall
