- Partial Sun to Full Sun
- USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9
- Height 2.5-3 Feet Tall
- Spread 2.5-3 Feet Wide
We all love a little decadence in our life whether it is expensive champagne, delicious mouth-watering chocolate or a fabulous plant. ‘Decadence Lemon Meringue’ False Indigo is that plant. A tall, showstopper in the garden, her buds are a dusky purple opening to a soft, buttery yellow flower reminiscent of sweet pea flowers. Think of her flowers as a twofer, purple and yellow both at the same time. And when it is done blooming it has wonderful peanut-shaped seed pods giving it another seasonal feature. Besides the flowers and seed pods, the foliage is very attractive since it has a distinctive blue color to them. What more can you ask for?
This is a great plant that attracts all kinds of pollinators, even the tiny ones you can’t always see. False indigo is unique in the fact that it is one of the few perennials that has a tap root making it a long-lived plant in the garden that stands up to cold and heat.
Decadence Lemon Meringue False Indigo Care
‘Decadence Lemon Meringue’ is hardy from Zone 4a – 9b making it a plant for almost anywhere in the country. It is deer resistant, which is always a bonus but drought tolerant as well once it is established. This is a plant that doesn’t care about soil either so just average garden soil will do just fine. It never seems to be bothered by insects or disease either making this pretty much a no brainer plant too.
Decadence Lemon Meringue False Indigo Spacing
Use ‘Decadence Lemon Meringue’ in the back of the garden and use the foliage as a backdrop for other perennials in front of it. It is a tall plant, easily 2 ½ ft-3 ft tall and just as wide so give it some space.
Decadence Lemon Meringue False Indigo Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9 |
| Flower Color(s): Yellow |
| Bloom Period: Spring to Summer |
| Foliage Color(s): Blue |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Height Class: Tall |
| Height: 2.5-3 Feet |
| Spread: 2.5-3 Feet |
| Spacing: 2.5-3 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Resists: Deer |
| Attracts: Butterflies |
| Features: Drought; Fall Interest; Deadheading Not Necessary |
| Scientific Name: Decadence® 'Lemon Meringue' Baptisia hybrid USPP 24,280 |
| Common Name: Decadence® Lemon Meringue False Indigo |
| Other Name(s): Blue False Indigo; Blue Wild Indigo |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- BAPLM
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)
Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant(s). We will cover 100% of the price of the plant, but the warranty does not cover shipping costs. SImply let us know if your plant has died within 1 year of receiving it and we will get you a new one shipped out as soon as possible (depending on the time of the year and availability). We may ask for photos for documentation purposes, but we try to make the process as easy as possible.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an automated email with tracking information.
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations