Baptisia ‘Grape Escape’ PPAF (25) BR Plants

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Baptisia ‘Grape Escape’ PPAF (25) Bare Root Plants

Common Name: False IndigoAn elegant Baptisia with long dusky purple flower spikes. Showy cream keels accent each individual flower. ‘Grape Escape’ takes the place of ‘Grape Taffy’ in our catalog, being taller, more floriferous, and having deeper red-purple tones to the flowers.

Baptisia is easy to grow and will thrive with little maintenance. There are many potential applications in the landscape including meadow plantings, as a backdrop in borders, or as a specimen.

Height: 42.0-48.0 InchesSpread: 32.0-38.0 InchesHardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9Flower Color: Purple shadesFoliage Color: Green shadesFull Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) to Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)Low to Average Water NeedsPoor to Average Soil QualityBloomtime: Late SpringAttracts ButterfliesBee FriendlyDeer ResistantSeasonal Interest: Dried Seed HeadsGrowth Rate: Slow

Border Plant, Cut Flower, Cut Foliage, Dried Flower, Salt Tolerant, Specimen, Focal Point

Baptisia ‘Grape Escape’ is a stunning perennial that brings vibrant color and structural interest to the garden. Here is a breakdown of what makes it so special:

What Makes Baptisia ‘Grape Escape’ Special

• Unique Flower Color: It boasts long, dusky purple flower spikes with creamy yellow keels, creating a captivating two-toned effect. This color combination is quite unique among Baptisias.
• Abundant Blooms: ‘Grape Escape’ is known for its profuse flowering, putting on a spectacular show in late spring to early summer.
• Attractive Foliage: The blue-green leaves provide a lovely backdrop to the flowers and add interest even after the blooms fade.
• Long-Lived and Low-Maintenance: Once established, it is a tough and reliable perennial that requires minimal care.
• Deer Resistant: It is generally avoided by deer, making it a great choice for gardens with deer pressure.
• Versatile: It can be used in a variety of garden settings, from borders to meadows.

Description and Details

• Common Name: Grape Escape False Indigo
• Botanical Name: Baptisia ‘Grape Escape’
• Mature Size: 3-4 feet tall, 2-3 feet wide
• Foliage: Blue-green, trifoliate leaves
• Flowers: Dusky purple with creamy yellow keels, blooming in late spring to early summer
• Growth Habit: Upright, vase-shaped
• Hardiness Zones: 4-9
• Light: Full sun to light shade
• Soil: Well-drained, adaptable to various soil types
• Water: Drought-tolerant once established

Landscaping Design Tips

• Back of the Border: Its height makes it ideal for the back of borders, where it can provide a backdrop for shorter plants.
• Specimen Plant: It can also be used as a specimen plant to draw attention to its unique flowers and form.
• Meadow Gardens: It is a natural choice for meadow gardens, where it can mingle with other wildflowers and grasses.
• Cottage Gardens: Its vibrant color and upright form make it a good fit for cottage gardens.
• Cut Flower Gardens: The long flower spikes are excellent for cutting and arranging.
• Companion Plants: Consider pairing it with other sun-loving perennials with contrasting colors and textures, such as:
• Coneflowers (Echinacea)
• Yarrow (Achillea)
• Salvia
• Ornamental grasses

Planting and Care

• Planting:
• Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil.
• Plant in spring or fall.
• Space plants according to their mature size (about 2-3 feet apart).
• Water thoroughly after planting.
• Care:
• Water regularly until established, then only during prolonged dry spells.
• Fertilize lightly in spring if desired.
• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming (though not essential).
• Cut back stems in late fall or early spring.
• Avoid disturbing established clumps, as they can be slow to recover.

Additional Notes

• ‘Grape Escape’ is a relatively new Baptisia variety that is gaining popularity for its unique flower color and abundant blooms.
• It is a great choice for gardeners looking for a low-maintenance, deer-resistant perennial with long-lasting color.
• The seed pods that follow the flowers are also ornamental, adding interest to the garden in late summer and fall.

Mature field grown plant shipped bare root.

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