Plants in family fabaceae
Baptisia 'Carolina Moonlight'
Baptisia 'Carolina Moonlight' is a hybrid plant known for its blue-green foliage and 18-inch spikes of soft buttery-yellow flowers in late spring. This deer-resistant, long-lived plant thrives in sunny locations and is both heat-loving and drought-tolerant. It serves as a striking garden specimen, reaching 3 feet wide, and is ideal for attracting butterflies and other pollinators.
Baptisia 'Purple Reign'
Baptisia 'Purple Reign' is a striking perennial introduced in 2024, forming a clump 4 feet tall and 4.5 feet wide. It features dense spikes of rich purple flowers that bloom in late April. This plant is drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and attracts butterflies, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings.
Amicia zygomeris 'Johns Big Splash'
Amicia zygomeris 'Johns Big Splash' is a plant with 7-foot tall upright stalks and irregularly splashed green and white leaves. It produces large, pea-like yellow flowers in late summer and has large stipules resembling clerical collars.
Indigofera kirilowii 'Christo'
Indigofera kirilowii 'Christo' is a compact form of the Chinese native Indigofera, featuring upright pea-foliaged stems and wisteria-like pink flower clusters. It grows 18 inches tall and can form a wide patch over 20 years. This plant is drought-tolerant and thrives in sunny conditions, making it a charming addition to gardens.
Baptisia 'Lunar Eclipse'
Baptisia 'Lunar Eclipse' is a hybrid plant with large creamy-white flowers that age to blue-lavender, creating a bicolor transition. It forms a 3-foot tall by 3-foot wide clump and is suitable for xeriscapes or as a pond-edge marginal.
Cercis canadensis 'Alley Cat'
Cercis canadensis 'Alley Cat' is a compact tree with variegated leaves featuring marbled green and white patterns. It produces electric purple-pink blooms in early spring and is heat-tolerant and disease-resistant. This tree is adaptable to various well-drained soil types and can withstand both freezing cold and high heat.
Cercis canadensis 'Royal White'
Cercis canadensis 'Royal White' is a small ornamental tree or shrub known for its prolific clusters of white, pea-sized flowers in spring. It features heart-shaped leaves that transition from a bronze hue to green and then blue-green, with a yellow fall color. This low-maintenance plant is tolerant of various conditions and produces 4-inch pea pod-type casings with seeds. Its early and abundant flowering makes it a standout choice for gardens seeking a showy spring display.
Baptisia 'Chocolate Chip'
Baptisia 'Chocolate Chip' is a compact perennial that forms a deer-resistant clump, reaching 28 inches tall and 38 inches wide. It features unique chocolate-colored flowers on 12-15 inch stalks that initially stand upright before angling downward. This plant is native to North America and is well-suited for cottage gardens, rain gardens, and xeriscaping. Its ability to attract butterflies and birds adds to its appeal, making it a versatile addition to any garden.
Baptisia 'Cherry Pie'
Baptisia 'Cherry Pie' is a striking plant introduced in 2019, known for its cherry red flowers with a small yellow keel. This plant reaches a height of 32 inches and spreads up to 4 feet wide, making it a substantial addition to gardens. It is tolerant of both extended drought and standing water, making it a versatile choice for various landscapes. The plant's vibrant flowers and robust nature make it a favorite among gardeners seeking to add color and resilience to their gardens.
Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis 'Imperial'
Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis 'Imperial' is a thornless deciduous tree that provides light, refreshing shade. It is highly adaptable to various well-drained soils and has moderate to low moisture needs once established. This tree features ferny small leaves and brilliant yellow fall color, making it a beautiful and practical choice for landscapes.
Cercis canadensis 'Covey'
Cercis canadensis 'Covey' is a small, cascading accent tree with pink flowers in spring that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It has heart-shaped leaves and zig-zag stems, providing brilliant yellow fall color. This tree can be grown as a 5-foot high groundcover if unstaked or trained into a small tree with a sturdy trunk.
Cercis canadensis 'Pink Heartbreaker'
Cercis canadensis 'Pink Heartbreaker' is a weeping form of the Eastern Redbud, known for its brilliant spring blooms with lavender-pink buds. The leaves start red and mature to deep green, and the tree's striking branching system is visible in winter. It prefers full sun and is an improved variety with a unique growth habit, making it a standout ornamental tree.
Cladrastis kentukea 'Perkins Pink'
Cladrastis kentukea 'Perkins Pink' is a tree known for its petite, pea-shaped pink flowers that bloom in spring. It features smooth, silver bark and green foliage that turns bright yellow in the fall. This tree prefers full sun and well-drained soil, making it a beautiful addition to any landscape.
Baptisia 'White Gold'
Baptisia 'White Gold' is a North American native plant featuring striking golden foliage and creamy white flowers that bloom in early-to-mid May. This compact plant forms a clump about 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide, making it suitable for various garden styles. It is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, thriving in sunny locations with well-drained soil.
Baptisia 'Royal Candles'
Baptisia 'Royal Candles' is a striking perennial known for its tall spikes of royal purple flowers that bloom in late April. This hybrid plant, a cross between Baptisia australis and Baptisia tinctoria, features dark purple stems and narrow, glaucous green leaves. It grows to about 30 inches tall and can spread up to 6 feet wide, making it a substantial addition to any garden. The plant is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners. Its vibrant flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds, adding life and movement to the landscape. As a native North American plant, it is well-suited to a variety of garden settings, including cottage and rain gardens. Baptisia 'Royal Candles' is also a great option for cut flowers, providing long-lasting blooms for indoor arrangements. Its adaptability to different soil types and conditions makes it a versatile choice for gardeners looking to add a splash of color to their outdoor spaces.
Cercis canadensis 'Whitewater'
Cercis canadensis 'Whitewater' is a small ornamental tree with a weeping form and variegated leaves. It produces deep rose-purple flowers on bare branches in early spring, serving as an early nectar resource for butterflies. This tree is deer resistant and adaptable to full sun or partial shade, making it a versatile choice for gardens.
Baptisia 'Lighthouse'
Baptisia 'Lighthouse' is a tall perennial reaching up to 6 feet, with 26-inch long stalks of pure white flowers that bloom around April 10. It is the earliest flowering of the baptisias, making it a standout in spring gardens.
Lespedeza thunbergii 'Little Volcano'
Lespedeza thunbergii 'Little Volcano' is a deciduous perennial from Japan's Ryukyu Islands, growing up to 7 feet tall and 15 feet wide. It features small, dark green leaves and bright red-purple flowers that bloom from mid-September to mid-October. This plant is known for attracting butterflies and is drought-tolerant.
Baptisia bracteata var. leucophaea
Baptisia bracteata var. leucophaea is a Midwest native plant with blue-green, pea-like foliage and creamy yellow flowers. It grows up to 18 inches tall and 3 feet wide, making it a compact, deer-resistant addition to gardens.
Robinia pseudoacacia 'Lace Lady'
Robinia pseudoacacia 'Lace Lady' is a dwarf ornamental tree known for its twisting zig-zag branches and fragrant white spring flowers. It attracts hummingbirds and pollinators and features blue-green foliage that turns from apple green to bluish-green. This tree is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8 and has nitrogen-fixing capabilities, making it a valuable addition to gardens.
Baptisia 'Grape Taffy'
Baptisia 'Grape Taffy' is a compact, deciduous plant with glaucous green, pea-like foliage. It produces spikes of very dark purple flowers in late April, making it a striking addition to gardens. This plant is suitable for dry cactus gardens or pond-edge settings, offering both beauty and resilience.
Cercis chinensis 'Avondale'
Cercis chinensis 'Avondale' is a hardy, heat-tolerant tree with heart-shaped leaves that emerge with a reddish tinge in spring and turn yellow in fall. It attracts pollinators and birds, and is resistant to pests, diseases, and deer. Best grown in full sun in cooler climates or part sun in warmer zones, it prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Baptisia 'American Goldfinch'
Baptisia 'American Goldfinch' is a hybrid perennial developed by Hans Hansen, known for its striking pure yellow flowers that bloom in late April. This plant forms a clump about 3.5 feet tall and 5 feet wide, making it a substantial addition to gardens. It is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, thriving in full sun and well-drained soils. 'American Goldfinch' attracts pollinators such as butterflies and hummingbirds, adding life and movement to the garden. Its vibrant blooms and robust growth make it a popular choice for cottage and prairie-style gardens.
Mucuna cyclocarpa
Mucuna cyclocarpa is a deciduous vining legume from Southeast China, known for its trifoliate pea-like foliage and dark purple flowers resembling ripe grapes. This plant does not set seed without hand pollination and is often grown for its ornamental value. It thrives in sunny locations and adds a tropical look to gardens.