Large Leaf White Indigo
Baptisia lactea
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
24"–48" H × 24"–36" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AR, FL, GA, IA and 17 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
White wild indigo produces tall spikes of creamy white flowers in late spring and early summer, followed by interesting black seed pods that rattle in the wind. This sturdy perennial forms a neat, shrub-like clump with blue-green foliage that turns golden in fall.
In an HOA neighborhood
Large Leaf White Indigo is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
Host plant for clouded sulfur, wild indigo duskywing.
The flowers attract native bees and butterflies, while the seeds provide food for birds. This plant also serves as a host for several native moth and butterfly species.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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