Baptisia 'Twilite' at twilight, ft. an ambitious bumblebee ✨🐝 Bumblebees are able to pollinate a wide array of different flower types! There are long-tongued and short-tongued species, determining the type of flower that the bee will go to. Being a larger bee, they are strong enough to push their way into tight flowers, forcing the petals open to reach the nectar, and in turn will get some pollen on its body hairs that will potentially fertilize another flower of the same species. What pollinat

Baptisia is a wonderful native plant with a native range from central Canada, down through the central United States and all the way to the East Coast. There are multiple colors that are pure native species (indigo, yellow and cream). There are also some varieties that have been bred to be different colors. Remember that anytime a flower has been changed to have a different color, it is not as easily recognizable by native insect so please try and stick to the native colors as much as you can. I

Meet the Pink Lemonade Baptisia from Proven Winners, a perennial that brings a whole new meaning to “dynamic beauty” in your garden! 🍋➡️🌸 This isn’t your average baptisia. As the elegant flower spikes emerge, they boast a delightful creamy yellow hue, reminiscent of a refreshing glass of lemonade. But the magic doesn’t stop there! Over time, these sunny blooms gradually blush into gorgeous shades of rosy pink and lavender, creating a breathtaking multi-toned effect on a single plant. It’s like