Proven Winners Baptisia False Indigo

This is a compact selection, reaching only 24-30 inches tall. It is significantly smaller than traditional Baptisia, which can often grow quite large and sprawling, making 'Grape Taffy' a better fit for smaller garden beds or front-of-border planting.

Very little. Once the grape-purple spikes fade, the plant maintains a tidy, rounded habit on its own. You can leave the decorative seed pods on for added texture through the season or trim them back if you prefer a cleaner look.

Baptisia is generally deer-resistant, and 'Grape Taffy' is no exception. While no plant is 100% deer-proof if food sources are scarce, this variety is typically ignored by browsing animals.

Yes, it performs well in both full sun and partial sun. However, for the most robust flowering and the strongest, most compact growth habit, full sun is recommended.

Yes, once established, it is notably drought-tolerant. You will need to water it regularly during its first season to help the root system develop, but after that, it can handle drier conditions quite well.

The flower spikes are highly attractive to bees and butterflies. Because it blooms in late spring and early summer, it provides a valuable nectar source early in the season.