| Plains Wild Indigo | |
| False Indigo | |
| Longbract wild indigo |
| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | In Water Wet Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5a Zone 7a |
| Leaves: | Needled |
| Fruit: | Edible to birds |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | Other |
| Flower Size: | 5"-6" |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Inflorescence Type: | Spadix |
| Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
| Uses: | Water gardens |
| Dynamic Accumulator: | Co (Cobalt) |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
| Resistances: | Powdery Mildew Birds |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds Needs specific temperature Suitable for wintersowing |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Bulbs |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets |
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