I have 2 of these in my perennial bed. They produce beautiful abundant flowers and even when the blooms are done the foliage is pretty. However, they have thrived so well in my garden that they are crowding out the other plants around them. Also, I thought the seed heads were interesting so I left them on the plants and cut them down in spring. Big mistake. They have reseeded all over the garden and in the grass. This year I deadheaded all of the stems when the flowers were done. I would update your description the say that, yes to deadheading.
Decadence® 'Lemon Meringue' False Indigo Baptisia hybrid
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36 - 36 Inches36 - 36 Inches36 - 36 Inches91cm91cm91cmFeatures
An impressively vigorous native cultivar. Long, charcoal grey stems carry the cool lemon yellow flowers, producing an excellent floral display atop the compact, upright mound of blue-green foliage.
Award WinnerFall InterestDeadheading Not NecessaryDrought TolerantSalt TolerantAttracts:BeesButterfliesResists:DeerNative to North AmericaCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:TallGarden Height:36 Inches 91cmSpacing:36 Inches 91cmSpread:36 Inches 91cmFlower Colors:YellowFlower Shade:YellowFoliage Colors:BlueFoliage Shade:BlueHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Late SpringHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Poor SoilSoil PH Category:Acidic SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:Cut FlowerUses:Dried FlowerUses:LandscapeUses:Specimen or Focal PointUses Notes:Compact habit, ideal for small spaces.
Maintenance Notes:Grows best in full sun and average to poor, well-drained soil. Moderately drought tolerant once established. Very long-lived perennial.
This easy care, drought tolerant, deer resistant perennial is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for low maintenance or native perennials.
You'll be impressed with the excellent vigor of this yellow flowered selection. It forms an upright, vase-shaped mound of attractive blue-green foliage topped with long, charcoal stems which carry the lemon yellow flowers in late spring to early summer, followed by decorative seed pods in fall. The contrast of dark stems with light flowers really pops in the landscape, delivering an excellent floral display.
Decadence® 'Lemon Meringue' Baptisia hybrid USPP 24,280, Can 5,097 -
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