{"product_id":"baptisia-grape-escape","title":"Baptisia 'Grape Escape'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBaptisia 'Grape Escape'\u003c\/em\u003e: Grape-Toned Spires With Real Backbone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis baptisia is plotting a GRAPE ESCAPE, and honestly, it has the legs for it. Tall spikes of dusky red-purple with creamy keels, climbing up and out of the border like it's going over the prison wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBaptisia\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e False Indigo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 105–120 cm (3.5–4 ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80–95 cm (2.7–3.2 ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dusky red-purple with a creamy white keel, on tall upright spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to early summer (May to June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green, on an upright, clump-forming plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Patent:\u003c\/strong\u003e USPP 36,083\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e At over a metre tall, it belongs in the middle or back of a sunny border, or as a focal point in a larger bed. It's a strong backbone plant for prairie-style and pollinator gardens, and the seed pods add structure later in the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eFilipendula 'Elegans'\u003c\/em\u003e brings fluffy pink plumes from June to August, carrying on after the purple spikes fade. \u003cem\u003eLeucanthemum 'Snowcap'\u003c\/em\u003e adds crisp white daisies at the front from June to August. \u003cem\u003eBergenia 'Bressingham Ruby'\u003c\/em\u003e opens magenta flowers in April and May and keeps its bold leaves all season. The purple, pink and white mix stays soft and easy in sun to part sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun to part sun, in average to poor, well-drained soil. Fertilizer isn't needed. Water regularly through the first season, then only during long dry spells. Baptisia grows a deep taproot and may take a few years to reach full size. It doesn't like being moved or divided, so plant it in its forever spot. Leave the spent flowers if you want seed pods. Cut the stems back in late fall, or wait until early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Grape Escape' was bred by Hans Hansen at Walters Gardens in Zeeland, Michigan, from a 2015 cross between Decadence® Deluxe 'Pink Truffles' and 'Blue Towers'. It was introduced as a taller, more floriferous and deeper-coloured replacement for 'Grape Taffy'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Thoughts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low maintenance once it settles, deer resistant, and the bees will help with the getaway. LOCK IT IN THE SUNNY BORDER. IT'S NOT GOING ANYWHERE.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Perennials","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon Pot \/ Purple \/ 4","offer_id":67822589149462,"sku":"BAPTGRE02","price":51.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/5366\/4534\/files\/Baptisia_GrapeEscape.png?v=1793056822","url":"https:\/\/blacksheepperennials.com\/products\/baptisia-grape-escape","provider":"Black Sheep Perennials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}