White Wild Indigo is a native prairie legume bearing spikes of pure white pea-like flowers on tall, candelabra-like branching stems in late spring. Native to prairies and open woodlands of the eastern and central United States, it grows 3–5 feet tall and develops an imposing presence with age. The blue-black seed pods persist through winter providing structural interest. White Wild Indigo is a nitrogen-fixer and hosts specialist skipper butterflies.
Habitat
Found in dry to moist prairies, open woodlands, and disturbed areas in the eastern United States.
Diet
Host plant for wild indigo duskywing skipper; flowers visited by bumblebees and sphinx moths.
How common
Uncommon
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