{"product_id":"solar-flare-prairieblues-false-indigo","title":"Solar Flare Prairieblues False Indigo","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSunset-Toned Spires on a Tough Native Prairie Plant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolar Flare Prairieblues False Indigo (\u003cem\u003eBaptisia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Solar Flare Prairieblues') is a dazzling hybrid of our native prairie baptisia, with tall spires that open lemon-yellow and age to warm orange-red, so the plant glows in sunset tones in late spring. It forms a rounded, shrub-like clump of blue-green foliage that looks good all season, followed by decorative seed pods. Drought-tough, long-lived, and deer-resistant, it's a striking low-maintenance anchor for sunny borders in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSolar Flare Prairieblues 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 'Solar Flare Prairieblues'\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\u003eLemon-yellow aging to orange-red\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 like a small shrub. Space 3–4 feet apart; be patient as it establishes.\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 Solar Flare Prairieblues 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 Solar Flare Prairieblues 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: Do the flowers really change color?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — they open lemon-yellow and warm to orange-red as they age, giving a multi-toned, sunset effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLemon Meringue False Indigo (Baptisia):\u003c\/strong\u003e A clear lemon-yellow with charcoal stems.\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":54315434017073,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/solar-flare-prairieblues-false-indigo.jpg?v=1779747492","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/solar-flare-prairieblues-false-indigo","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}