Baptisia 'Cherries Jubilee' ~ Decadence® Cherries Jubilee Baptisia disease-resistant (3) peganum from Small Dole

(3) peganum from Small Dole

Image: Photo by Forest and Kim Starr

Needs a support to climb

Crown rot may occur in poorly-drained soils

Prune as needed after flowering- will affect fruit display if spent flowerhead are removed

Baptisia 'Cherries Jubilee' ~ Decadence® Cherries Jubilee Baptisia disease-resistant (3) peganum from Small DoleCherries Jubilee Baptisia is an upright native perennial with robust clover like blue green foliage. The raceme sporting cheery maroon and yellow flowers that mature to gold bloom above the foliage in late spring and early summer. The blooms give way to large seedpods that blacken when ripe, providing ornamental interest. Grows best with acidic well drained soils. Its abundant flowers are excellent pollination and butterfly attractors. Type: Perennial