Wild Indigo – 6/6/11

Observer: Paul Lauenstein

Observation Date: 6/6/11

Observation Time: 2:20 p.m.

Observation Location: field near Gavins Pond Dam

Common Name: Wild Indigo

Scientific Name: Baptisia australis

Comments: It is a perennial  upright bushy plant with attractive foliage. Blossoms in mid-summer are bright yellow. Seed heads turn a deep indigo color providing winter interest.

More Information: Wikipedia