{"product_id":"lemon-meringue-false-indigo","title":"Lemon Meringue False Indigo","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLemon-Yellow Spires Over Striking Charcoal Stems\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon Meringue False Indigo (\u003cem\u003eBaptisia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lemon Meringue') is a refined hybrid of our native prairie baptisia, with tall spires of clear lemon-yellow flowers rising on dramatic charcoal-gray stems in late spring — a beautiful contrast. It forms a rounded, shrub-like clump of blue-green foliage that holds all season, followed by decorative seed pods. Drought-tough, long-lived, and deer-resistant, it's a bright, low-maintenance anchor for sunny borders in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLemon Meringue False Indigo Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaptisia 'Lemon Meringue'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–4 ft. tall, 3–4 ft. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to light part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate spring into early summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear lemon-yellow on charcoal stems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained; tolerates clay and lean soil; very adaptable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -40°F — a tough prairie native\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer or rabbits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Status\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHybrid of native prairie false indigo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShrub-like border anchor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its rounded, woody-stemmed form holds structure all season. The charcoal stems and yellow flowers make a standout combination. Space 3–4 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator and prairie gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bumblebees work the spires, and the seed pods add fall interest. Pair with coneflower, prairie grasses, and ornamental onion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) so the deep taproot establishes. It resents being moved once settled, so choose its spot carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Lemon Meringue False Indigo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, loosening the soil deeply for the taproot. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep. Space 3–4 feet apart. Avoid disturbing it later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Lemon Meringue False Indigo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water every 2–3 days at first, then weekly while the taproot develops. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally drought-tolerant — little to no supplemental water once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why is it slow to establish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBaptisia builds a deep taproot first. Give it 2–3 years to reach full size — then it's a long-lived, carefree anchor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasily — a tough prairie native hardy well below Twin Cities lows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer and rabbits rarely browse baptisia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What makes it distinctive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dark charcoal-gray stems set off the clear lemon-yellow flowers beautifully — a striking, modern look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Goldfinch False Indigo (Baptisia):\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright yellow native-type baptisia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConeflower (Echinacea):\u003c\/strong\u003e A native pollinator partner with matching toughness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Bluestem (Schizachyrium):\u003c\/strong\u003e A native grass for a prairie-style border.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54315433918769,"sku":null,"price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/lemon-meringue-false-indigo.jpg?v=1779747492","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/lemon-meringue-false-indigo","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}