Baptisia Decadence® 'Dark Chocolate'
Dark Chocolate False Indigo:
- Nearly black, charcoal purple flowers appear atop the compact clump of deep blue-green foliage in spring
- Smaller size; well-suited to urban landscapes
- Fall interest
- Deadheading not necessary
- Drought tolerant
- Salt tolerant
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Native
- Category: Perennial
- Breeder: Proven Winners
- Hardiness Zone: 4-9
- Height: 36-42 in
- Spread: 30-36 in
- Bloom Color: Black
- Foliage Color: <span><a href="https://www.pridescorner.com/Foliage-Color/Green-Shades">Green Shades</a></span>
Nearly black, charcoal purple flowers line tall spikes that soar above the compact clump of deep blue-green foliage in spring. Smaller size; well-suited to urban landscapes because it thrives with little maintenance. Once established Dark Chocolate is a long-lived perennial that will deliver unique blooms and great form year after year.
Attributes
Border or Bed
Long Blooming
Native
Foliage Color
Blue, Green
Maintenance and Care
Drought Tolerant
Low Maintenance
No Deadheading
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Support Bees
Flower Color
Black
Programs
Proven Winners
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Habit
Compact
Mounding
Soil Moisture
Dry Soil
Average Water