Common names:
Plains Wild Indigo
False Indigo
Longbract wild indigo

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle:Annual
Sun Requirements:Full Sun
Water Preferences:In Water
Wet
Dry
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 5a
Zone 7a
Leaves:Needled
Fruit:Edible to birds
Flowers:Inconspicuous
Flower Color:Other
Flower Size:5"-6"
Flower Time:Late summer or early fall
Inflorescence Type:Spadix
Suitable Locations:Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree
Uses:Water gardens
Dynamic Accumulator:Co (Cobalt)
Wildlife Attractant:Birds
Resistances:Powdery Mildew
Birds
Propagation: Seeds:Scarify seeds
Needs specific temperature
Suitable for wintersowing
Propagation: Other methods:Bulbs
Containers:Suitable for hanging baskets

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Comments:
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