{"product_id":"baptisia-australis-caspian-blue","title":"Baptisia Australis Caspian Blue","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a1a50b3-5494-83ea-940e-bf856d8bc4e3-6\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-6a1a50b3-5494-83ea-940e-bf856d8bc4e3-6\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a1a50b3-5494-83ea-940e-bf856d8bc4e3-6\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-38\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"3d37b1bf-83ca-424b-8dc5-fefd197e0a4d\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5-thinking\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"529\"\u003eBaptisia australis ‘Caspian Blue’, commonly known as Caspian Blue False Indigo, is a striking herbaceous perennial that produces upright spikes of rich blue to violet-blue, pea-like flowers. The blooms are held above attractive clumps of blue-green, trifoliate foliage, creating a strong, shrub-like form and refined garden presence. Blooming in late spring to early summer, this plant adds elegant color, structure, and long-lasting seasonal interest to borders, cottage gardens, native-style plantings, or sunny perennial beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eThrives in well-drained soil with dry to medium moisture. Avoid planting in heavy, waterlogged conditions. Requires minimal maintenance once established and develops a deep root system, so it is best planted where it can remain undisturbed. Remove spent flower stems for a tidier appearance, or leave the decorative seed pods for added texture and late-season interest. Pairs well with salvia, peonies, echinacea, ornamental grasses, and alliums for a bold, layered garden display. Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Generally avoided by deer and rabbits. Excellent for borders, cottage-style landscapes, native-inspired gardens, cut flower plantings, or low-maintenance perennial displays. Baptisia australis ‘Caspian Blue’ is a dependable and long-lived perennial that thrives in sunny gardens, adding vivid blue flower spikes and attractive foliage with a strong architectural habit. Its drought tolerance, durability, and low-maintenance nature make it a valuable choice for established perennial plantings and naturalistic landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003eFull Sun to Partial Shade. Performs best in full sun, but can tolerate light partial shade, especially in warmer climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003eMaximum Growth Height:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003e36–48 inches (90–120 cm), with a spread of about 36–48 inches (90–120 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1855\"\u003eBloom Month:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"2018\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eMay to June. 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