6141 Sunset Lake Road, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
919-552-8286
sales@adcocksnursery.com
919-552-8286
sales@adcocksnursery.com
3' h x 2' - 3' sp
Baptisia, or False Indigo, are fun landscape plants that never cease to please. The deep blue-green foliage of 'Blueberry Sundae' gives way to vibrant, deep indigo flowers. A hybrid that has been bred to have a shorter, more compact growth habit, this variety is like other Baptisias in that they are easily grown in dry to medium well-drained soil. They develop a taproot and are best left undisturbed. Showy seed pods will follow the flowers for additional interest. Use as a specimen border plant or in your backyard naturalized setting.
Photo Credit: National Gardening Association; The JC Raulston Arboretum
Grows 40 to 60 feet tall and 15 to 20 feet wide
Carolina Sapphire Cypress (also called Arizona Cypress) is an elegantly tall, wide, and evergreen tree that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is moderately drought and salt-tolerant and needs little water once established. Built for the brutal heat of North Carolina summers.
The foliage has beautiful, silvery-blue to teal coloration year-round, and the bark is gray to brownish-black. The branches are sturdy but have a lacy appearance and its aroma and color interest make a great display in holiday greenery.
Carolina Sapphire Cypress is relatively trouble-free and moderately deer-resistant, making it a good choice for screening when compared to other fast-growing evergreen choices. It can be used as a specimen tree or for windbreaks.
Photo and Copy Credit: NC State Extension