Plants in family fabaceae
Baptisia 'Dark Net'
Baptisia 'Dark Net' is a plant introduced in 2017, featuring genes from Baptisia albescens. It emerges and flowers with little foliage, producing 5-foot tall jet black stems and 2-foot long spikes of creamy white flowers around May 1. This plant is known for its glaucous green leaves that emerge after the flowers, offering a unique and striking presence in gardens.
Baptisia alba var. macrophylla 'Illinois Form'
Baptisia alba var. macrophylla 'Illinois Form' is a perennial plant known for its large, pure white flowers. It can grow up to 5 feet tall and is native to the United States. This plant is resistant to rabbits and attracts butterflies, making it a great addition to sun or part sun gardens.
Baptisia 'Brownie Points'
Baptisia 'Brownie Points' is a deciduous, drought-tolerant plant with upright green stalks and trifoliate green leaves. It forms a 3-foot-tall by 3.5-foot-wide clump and blooms with amber-colored flowers in late April. This deer-resistant plant is suitable for sun perennials and adds a unique touch to gardens with its distinctive foliage and flowers.
Baptisia 'Blue Candelabra'
Baptisia 'Blue Candelabra' is a tall, upright perennial introduced in 2018, reaching 56 inches in height. It features 2-foot tall spikes of densely spaced blue lavender flowers, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Cercis canadensis 'Merlot'
Cercis canadensis 'Merlot' is a spring-flowering tree known for its deep pink blossoms and dark purple to burgundy foliage. This hybrid redbud is ideal for smaller landscapes, offering excellent drought tolerance and resistance to pests and diseases. Its thick, glossy leaves do not burn in the sun, making it a resilient choice for gardens.
Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis 'Shademaster'
Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis 'Shademaster' is a thornless and seedless tree known for its fragrant greenish-yellow flowers in spring and golden-yellow leaves in fall. It grows 25-40 feet wide and is resistant to ice storms and wind damage. This tree is tolerant of pollution, salt, and compacted soil, making it suitable for urban environments.
Pisum sativum var. saccharatum
This plant produces 4-inch delicious pods that are harvested and eaten when flat. It grows on short, 28-inch vines and resists mildew, pea enation virus, and leaf roll. It is an excellent freezer and late-summer variety and should be grown on a trellis.
Baptisia sphaerocarpa 'Hunt Co Texas'
Baptisia sphaerocarpa 'Hunt Co Texas' is a US native plant with rounded blue-green leaves and deer-resistant clumps. It features 12-inch tall spires of pure yellow flowers in mid to late April, followed by spherical tan seedpods in late summer. This plant is heat and drought tolerant, making it suitable for sunny gardens.
Albizia julibrissin 'Chocolate Fountain'
Albizia julibrissin 'Chocolate Fountain' is a weeping form of the mimosa tree with deep burgundy foliage and showy summer blooms. Its fragrant cherry-cordial-pink flowers attract butterflies, and it thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. This tree's unique form and striking foliage make it a standout in any landscape.
Baptisia 'Chrysalis'
Baptisia 'Chrysalis' is a plant introduced by Plant Delights/JLBG in 2020, known for its dark dusky purple new stalks that rise to 4 feet in height. It features 15-inch long flower stalks with violet flowers and is a hybrid of several Baptisia species. This plant is suitable for sun conditions and adds a touch of color to gardens.
Thermopsis chinensis
Thermopsis chinensis, known as the Chinese bush pea, is an easy-to-grow plant with bright yellow flowers on 8-inch tall spikes. It blooms in early spring, adding a splash of color to gardens with its cheerful blossoms.