White Wild Indigo
Baptisia alba
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
24"–48" H × 24"–36" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AL, FL, GA, NC and 4 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
White wild indigo is a sturdy native perennial that produces tall spikes of white pea-like flowers in late spring and early summer. The plant forms an attractive bushy mound with blue-green foliage and develops interesting dark seed pods after blooming. It's extremely drought tolerant once established and requires minimal care.
In an HOA neighborhood
White Wild Indigo is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- Plant may look sparse in first year before becoming established
Wildlife value
Host plant for orange sulphur butterfly, wild indigo duskywing.
The flowers attract native bees and butterflies, while the foliage serves as a host plant for several butterfly species including the wild indigo duskywing. The seed pods provide food for birds in fall and winter.
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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