Baptisia sphaerocapa 'Goldfinch'
Goldfinch Baptisia
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Goldfinch Baptisia (Baptisia sphaerocarpa 'Goldfinch')
Legume Family
A hardy, long-lived perennial in the Pea Family, Baptisia ‘Goldfinch’ is a bushy selection known for its vibrant golden-yellow flower spikes in late spring to early summer. Native to the southeastern and south-central U.S., this nitrogen-fixing legume features blue-green trifoliate foliage and sturdy stems, reaching 3-4 feet tall and wide. After blooming, it develops distinctive spherical seed pods that add interest to the winter landscape. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soils, ‘Goldfinch’ is highly drought-tolerant once established. Pairs well with native grasses, Blazing Stars, Butterfly Milkweed, and Purple Coneflower.
Blooms:Yellow, 3-4 weeks, Apr-May
Leaves: Blue-green,pea-like leaves turn black in winter
Height: 3-4'
Space: 2-3’
Soil: Average, very drought tolerant
Exposure: Full sun
Fauna: Butterflies, bees
Seeds: Large, inflated seed pods are brown and attractive through the winter
Deer Resistance: High
Zone: 4-9
Native Status: Southern Midwest native
Provenance: Unknown, asexually propagated