Scientific Name Baptisia alba Common Name False indigo; White indigo

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	Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8
	Habit: Herbaceous perennial
	Growth Rate: --
	Size: 2 to 4 feet; spread of 2 to 2.5 feet
	Site Requirements: Sun; average, dry to medium, well-drained soil
	Form: --
	Texture: --
	Foliage: Clover-like, trifoliate, bluish green leaves
	Flower/Fruit: Small, pea-like creamy white flowers on erect raceme in spring; occasionally streaked with dark patches
	Comments: Native to southeast
	Cultivars: --

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