Decadence 'Lemon Meringue' False Indigo (Baptisia)
The Decadence® 'Lemon Meringue' False Indigo features irresistible lemon yellow, lupine-like flowers that bloom profusely on tall stalks from late spring into summer. This long-lived perennial showcases attractive blue-green foliage and develops ornamental seed pods that persist into the fall, offering seasonal interest. As a deer-resistant native cultivar from the Proven Winners series, it thrives with minimal effort, handling heat, drought, and poor soils with ease. It maintains a compact habit, reaching about 3 feet tall and wide, making it an excellent, carefree addition to borders or as a specimen plant in sunny to partially shaded locations.
$18.99
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Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
34
/ 4677
#34 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-31%
Below average
Botanical name
Baptisia 'Lemon Meringue'
/ Baptisia 'Lemon Meringue'
Who it's for
- Unique Color and Form
- Exceptional Durability and Longevity
- Compact, Space-Saving Habit
Who should skip it
- Slow to Establish
- Difficult to Transplant
- Potential for Mid-Summer Flopping
Key Specs
Botanical name
Baptisia 'Lemon Meringue'
Plant Patent
PP 24,280
Hardiness Zones
4 - 9
Mature Height x Width
3' tall x 3' wide
Light Requirement
Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Soil Type
Average to poor well-draining soils
Spacing
3 feet
Features
- Long-blooming flower display
- Attractive ornamental seed pods in fall
- Exceptionally long-lived plant
- Thrives in heat and drought conditions
- Easy to grow with very little maintenance required
- Compact habit simplifies garden placement
- Resistant to both rabbits and deer
What customers say
Gardeners overwhelmingly love the Decadence Lemon Meringue False Indigo for its unique appeal and reliability. Reviewers celebrate the striking soft yellow blooms, a refreshing change from typical Baptisia colors. Its robust, upright structure offers excellent garden architecture. Customers value its exceptional hardiness, drought tolerance, and resistance to deer, confirming it as a dependable, low maintenance investment. While establishment takes time, experienced growers confirm spectacular results by the second or third season. The Proven Winners quality ensures healthy starter plants. This variety is celebrated as a high value addition delivering enduring performance and unique beauty.
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