White Wild Indigo is a wildflower that will take on a shrubby appearance. It produces large spikes of white pea-shaped flowers. The flowers give way to black oval-shaped seed pods that remain on the stems for winter interest.
Pollinator Type
Butterflies, moths, bumblebees, caterpillars
Plant Type
Herbaceous perennial
Zone
4 to 8
Height
3 to 6 ft.
Spread
2.5 to 3 ft.
Light
Full Sun
Moisture Requirement
Dry Soil, Medium Soil
Bloom Color
White
Bloom Time
May, June
Design Considerations
Bedding or border
Care and Maintenance
Easy to grow. Has a deep taproot and is drought tolerant after established.
Pest and Diseases
No major issues
Establishment and Propagation
Difficult to grow from seed and slow to establish
Commercial Availability
Commonly available
Alternative Plant Selections
Cream Wild Indigo, Blue False Indigo
Native Status
Illinois native statewide
Fall Color
Insignificant
Growth habit
Clump forming
Number of Caterpillars that Use this as a Host Plant
