Decadence 'Lemon Meringue' False Indigo (Baptisia)
Best low-maintenance perennial for busy gardeners seeking deer-resistant seasonal color.
This native perennial offers a sweet display of lemony yellow blooms on a compact, sturdy plant. It's a pollinator magnet that resists deer and rabbits, thriving in full sun to part sun. Drought tolerant once established, it provides seasonal interest with ornamental seedpods in the fall.
$18.99
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking early-season color and architectural interest
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, deer-resistant landscaping
- Urban gardeners with limited space for large perennials
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners expecting immediate, full-sized results
- Indecisive planners who frequently rearrange their garden beds
- Perfectionists wanting a tidy, upright plant all season long
Performance breakdown
Drought Tolerance
Established plants handle dry spells with remarkable resilience and minimal supplemental water.
Maintenance Effort
A true set-it-and-forget-it perennial that thrives with almost no intervention.
Pest Resistance
Deer and rabbits typically ignore this plant, keeping your borders intact.
Seasonal Interest
Transitions beautifully from vibrant spring blooms to architectural fall seed pods.
Garden Versatility
Compact size fits perfectly into small urban gardens or mixed perennial beds.
Hardiness Range
Reliably survives across a wide spectrum of climates from zones four through nine.
Key Specs
Botanical name
Baptisia 'Lemon Meringue'
Plant Patent
PP 24,280
Hardiness Zones
4 - 9
Mature Height
3 feet
Mature Width
3 feet
Light Requirement
Full Sun to Part Sun
Soil Type
Well-drained
Watering Needs
Moderate
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Flower Color
Yellow
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