Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Baptisia

Species:

Baptisia lanceolata var. elliptica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, native pollinators, birds (seeds)

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Common in fire-maintained pine savannas and flatwoods. Resprouts vigorously from deep taproot after fire and benefits from reduced competition and increased light.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Hard seed coat requires scarification by nicking, sanding, or brief acid treatment before cold stratification. Seeds may germinate erratically even with treatment.

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