Baptisia : a long life cycle
When planning a flower bed, front garden, or summer cottage, gardeners seek easy-to-grow perennials that add beauty. Baptisia, a perennial from America, is a great choice.
Baptisia is a long-lived plant. It will beautify any space with minimal care. This plant is in the legume family. Its Greek name means "to paint." This hints at the plant's use as a dye. It originally came from North America.
Baptisia can live for many years. It thrives in the same spot for over a decade. Finding the right place is key. It does not like being moved. It also grows at a good pace.
This perennial grows in many places. It is common in the northern United States. It also grows in Russia, where winters are not too cold. These areas have winter frosts that stay above -28 to -25 degrees. Recently, it has gained fans in Ukraine and Belarus.
Baptisia likes certain areas. It is happy near rivers, in thick forests, and on prairies. It also does well in cities and parks.
