Baptisia 'Vanilla Cream' ~ Decadence® Vanilla Cream False Indigo size-10-ft IMAGE: mako from Kangasala

IMAGE: mako from Kangasala

Agapanthus africanus leaves

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woody-based perennial that is primarily grown for its aromatic foliage

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Baptisia 'Vanilla Cream' ~ Decadence® Vanilla Cream False Indigo size-10-ft IMAGE: mako from KangasalaVanilla Cream False Indigo is a compact upright perennial native with foliage that emerges bronze and matures to grey green. Raceme with profuse blooms of pastel yellow buds open to creamy vanilla flowers extends above the mound from late spring into summer. The blooms give way to large seedpods that blacken when ripe, providing ornamental interest. Flowers best in full sun with acidic well drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. Baptisias