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Baptisia 'Chocolate Chip'

Baptisia 'Chocolate Chip'

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False indigoPerennial, DeciduousFamily: Papilionaceae

Height: 1.5mSpread: 60cm
Hardy

Flower colour:

Blue

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Soil

Acidic / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

False indigo, Baptisia, is a rather unusual plant which grows in well-drained acid soils. The foliage is like that of a tall, bushy pea plant with blue-green leaves. In early summer plants are topped with tall spires of large, blue pea flowers like those of a rather large lupin. After the flowers are over, plants produce large seed pods which ripen to a deep grey and are an attractive late feature. Baptisias dislike being disturbed, so save the seeds to sow in spring to raise new plants, rather than trying to divide old ones.

Baptisia 'Chocolate Chip' is an unusual variety, which bears tall stalks of chocolate flowers that emerge upright, then appear to fall over as they age. Grow it in a sunny acidic border, or in pots for a dramatic patio display.

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Baptisia ‘Chocolate chip’ and wildlife

Baptisia ‘Chocolate chip’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Baptisia ‘Chocolate chip’ poisonous?

Baptisia ‘Chocolate chip’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People