Baptisia ‘Lemon Meringue’
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Baptisia Lemon Meringue is an upright false indigo with charcoal-dark stems, blue-green trifoliate leaves and bright lemon-yellow pea flowers opening from purple buds.
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Description
Baptisia Lemon Meringue is a long-lived clump-forming herbaceous perennial with an upright vase-shaped habit. Mature plants generally reach 60 to 90 cm high and 75 to 100 cm wide, developing a deep root system that makes established specimens durable but difficult to move.
Charcoal-gray to dark purple stems rise through mounds of blue-green trifoliate foliage. In late spring to early summer, erect racemes carry dark purple buds that open into bright lemon-yellow pea-shaped flowers. Inflated seed pods follow, maturing from green to dark brown or black and extending interest into autumn.
Grow it in full sun or light partial shade in humus-rich, freely drained loam or sand. Lean to moderately fertile soil supports sturdy growth. Water during establishment, then allow the surface to dry between deep soakings. Leave mature plants undisturbed, because the substantial root system resents transplanting. Remove faded racemes for a neater clump or retain them for decorative pods.
Additional information
| Height | 2 ft – 3 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 2 ft – 3 ft |
| Flowering months | May, June |
| Synonyms | Baptisia 'Lemon Meringue', Baptisia Decadence Lemon Meringue, Baptisia hybrid Lemon Meringue, Baptisia Lemon Meringue (Decadence Series), Baptisia Lemon Meringue PP24280 |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Hazardous | no |
| Variegated | no |
| Color flower spring | Purple, Yellow |
| Color flower summer | Purple, Yellow |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Bushy, Clump-former |
| Moisture | Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Scent | No |
| Shape | Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Flowering borders, Cottage and informal gardens, Wildlife friendly gardens, Gravel and stone gardens, Prairie style planting |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Cutting Garden, Xeriscape |
| Years to max height | 2 to 5 years |
| Drought resistance | yes |
| Soil | Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Lemon Meringue false indigo |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23053645, ZBAPLM0001G, ZBAPLM0002G, 201811070 |
| Propagation | Propagate the cultivar from basal or softwood cuttings, or divide a mature clump carefully in early spring while preserving substantial roots. |
| Pests | Generally pest-free, although slugs or snails may occasionally damage young shoots. |
| Diseases | Generally disease-free; root or crown rot may occur where drainage is persistently poor. |
| Pruning | Deadheading is optional. Remove faded racemes to keep a compact outline or retain them for ornamental seed pods, then cut dead stems to the base before new spring growth. |
| Watering instructions | Water deeply while the root system establishes, then let freely drained soil dry moderately between soakings. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun for the strongest upright habit and heaviest flowering; light partial shade is tolerated but may loosen the clump. |