Baptisia plants need plenty of sun and once established, are extremely drought tolerant. No pruning is necessary, though some gardeners prefer to remove the dark seed pods as part of their Baptisia plant care regimen. Others like the look of the dark pods and leave them as contrast in the garden
Sow Baptisia australis seeds about 1/2″ deep, outdoors in late fall or spring. If started indoors (or outdoors in spring), the seeds need to be scarified (rubbed between sandpaper). Plant scarified seeds about 1/4″ deep. It helps germination if bottom heat of 75F is provided until seedlings emerge.. . . . .false!]
