Baptisia sphaerocarpa

Common Names:

• Yellow Wild Indigo
• Bush Clover

Phonetic Spelling:

bap-TIS-ee-uh sfee-ruh-KAR-puh

Description:

• Appearance: A bushy, perennial herb with bright yellow flowers that bloom in spring.
• Leaves: Compound, trifoliate leaves.
• Flowers: Bright yellow, pea-like flowers.
• Fruits: Inflated, spherical seed pods.

Distribution/Location:

Native to the southern United States, growing in prairies and open woodlands.

Environmental Benefits:

A nitrogen-fixer, improving soil quality while providing nectar for pollinators.

Fun Fact:

Historically used to make a yellow dye, Wild Indigo is now popular in native gardens for its toughness and prettiness.