Hardiness Zones
Zones 4a–9b
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Mature Size
36 Inches tall × 36 Inches wide
Decadence® 'Lemon Meringue' Baptisia | Proven Winners®
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
This plant will ship in the spring based on your chosen ship week.
Care information
Care information
Remove plant from packaging on arrival. Water and place in appropriate sun conditions until it is ready to be planted. Do not keep plant inside or sitting in a tray of water as this could add additional stress.
Description
Description
Lemon Meringue False Indigo
Baptisia ‘Lemon Meringue’
2026 Proven Winners National Landscape Perennial of the Year®
A standout native perennial known for its bright lemon-yellow blooms and striking dark stems. Lemon Meringue forms an upright, vase-shaped mound of attractive blue-green foliage, topped with charcoal-colored stems that carry vibrant yellow flowers in late spring to early summer. The dramatic contrast between the dark stems and light blooms creates a show-stopping display in the garden. After flowering, ornamental seed pods develop and provide continued interest well into fall.
Part of the DECADENCE® Series bred by Hans Hansen, this improved Baptisia was selected for its vivid flower color, compact habit, and strong garden performance. Baptisia are incredibly durable once established, with deep root systems that make them both drought tolerant and long-lived. Lemon Meringue is an excellent choice for meadow plantings, prairie-style gardens, borders, or as a striking specimen plant. It’s also a favorite of butterflies and pollinators while being naturally resistant to deer.
Photos courtesy of Walter's Gardens
