Prairie False Indigo
NamePrairie False Indigo
Species NameBaptisia bracteata
Common NamePrairie False Indigo
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)3
Container Typeground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresmultiple upright stems, herbaceous
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)60
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive racemes of creamy white flowers; herbaceous perennial not typically used for bonsai.
Description
This specimen of Prairie False Indigo, while not traditionally cultivated as bonsai due to its herbaceous nature, exhibits multiple upright stems bearing distinctive racemes of creamy white, pea-like flowers. Its natural growth habit is shown here, with fresh green foliage emerging from the base.
