Full sun; Very similar to Baptisia australis except much smaller; Typically growing 2-3 feet tall; Found in limestone glades, barrens, and other calcareous grasslands in the eastern Appalachian region; a good choice for gardens, very long-lived; 3’-4’ feet; Blue-purple flowers May-June; hardy in zones 3-8; TN. ecotype.  // Seed packet, about 30 seeds. Germination requirements: 30 days cold, moist stratification. Scarification with sandpaper will improve germination.