Eastern White False Indigo is very similar to the mid-western prairie species (Baptisia lactea) and in many publications they are still treated as the same species. The Eastern White Indigo though is generally shorter, with smaller leaves and flower clusters. It is a perennial emerging in the spring like dark grey asparagus ultimately leafing out with blue-grey leaves and topped with spikes of white lupine-like flowers in May-June. Grows 3-4' tall and has a deep taproot so plants are not easily moved once established. Zone 3-9. AL ecotype. // Seed packet, about 30 seeds. Germination requirements: 60 days cold, moist stratification.