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Wild indigo

BASU

Wild indigo (BASU) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, OK. Hardy in zones 6a–10a. Blooms May–Jun.

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Family
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Group
perennial
Native range
Native to AR, LA, OK, TX
USDA hardiness
Zones 6a–10a
Mature size
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Sun
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Water
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Bloom
May–Jun
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Wild indigo (BASU)
BASU — Wild indigo. Photo via iNaturalist — no rights reserved.

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Wild indigo (BASU) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, OK. Hardy in zones 6a–10a. Blooms May–Jun.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, wild indigo pairs naturally with: American Lotus (Nelumbo lutea), Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium), Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa).

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