- 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 Know 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 Know 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 Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 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 Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know 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 Know 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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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
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Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
