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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
Characteristics
Plant Needs
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