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Cream Wild Indigo
Baptisia bracteata
In the United States:
Native
· also called cream wild indigo, long-bracted wild indigo
Honeybees occasionally visit cream wild indigo for minor nectar and pollen rewards, though it is primarily pollinated by long-tongued native bees like queen bumblebees. Peak bloom occurs in May to June, providing early-season forage in its range. It is slow to establish but deer-resistant once mature, thriving in well-drained soils without needing staking.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | April–May |
| Hardiness zones | 4-8 |
| Duration | ~2 weeks |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
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