Baptisia australis, blue false indigo, forms a mound of bluish green foliage and blooms with spikes of one-inch blue flowers. There are many new cultivars on the market. Purple Smoke has gray ...

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One to consider is Blue False Indigo. The first couple of years after planting Blue False Indigo, you won't see many flowers. It develops a deep root system that helps with drought tolerance.