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Category: Flowering Plants: Perennials for Shade: Mid-Season: Tall (36" or more)
Status: Growing from Seed
Initial Notes:
Height: to 4 feet
Spacing: 24-36"
Light: Sun to partial shade
Hardiness: Zones 3-9
Pronunciation: bap-TIZ-ee-uh
Source: from trade
Very showy large (1") dark blue or violet lupine-like flowers on erect spikes from May through June, handsome foliage of bluish clover-like leaves up to 3" long, interesting dark dry seed pods. Does not like to be transplanted.
Suggested companion plants with similar blooming seasons: Peonies, Poppies, Iris, Lilies.
Plants with different blooming times: Russian Sage, Gypsophilia, Asters, Echinacea
Entries and Updates
Mar 7, 2001
Per germination instructions, poured hot water over seeds. Will let soak for 1-3 days, until noticeable swelling occurs.
Mar 16, 2001
They are finally swelling. Will place in sterile starting medium today; provide bottom heat.
Mar 24, 2001
Germinated. Moved under lights.
May 15, 2001
Planted three of the plants in the middle of the East Bed. I'm not totally thrilled with the location, but they needed to be planted.
May 21, 2001
Planted remaining plants in North corner of back of large pond.
