{"product_id":"baptisia-carolina-moonlight","title":"Baptisia 'Carolina Moonlight'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaptisia 'Carolina Moonlight'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking upright perennial with soft pale yellow flower spikes that resemble lupines and bloom in late spring. Its blue green foliage forms a full shrub like mound that provides strong structure in the garden and remains attractive well after flowering, making it a reliable long season presence in sunny plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 - 48 in x 24 - 36 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average to well drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis baptisia is a cultivated hybrid derived from North American native species. While not a straight native selection, it retains the durability and ecological benefits associated with the genus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServes as a host plant for butterfly species such as the Wild Indigo Duskywing and supports nectar feeding butterflies during bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly attractive to native bees and bumblebees which visit the pea like flowers for nectar and pollen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeed pods may provide interest and occasional foraging opportunities for birds later in the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 24 - 36 in apart to accommodate its mature shrub like form and allow airflow between plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for sunny borders, native inspired plantings, and perennial beds where its upright form and soft yellow blooms provide structure and seasonal interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds upright native grass texture and warm seasonal color that complements the soft yellow flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEchinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Extends pollinator interest into summer with bold upright blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmsonia hubrichtii (Arkansas Bluestar)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides fine textured foliage and brilliant fall color alongside baptisia’s strong form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Meadow Sage)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers contrasting vertical purple flower spikes in early summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam' (Threadleaf Coreopsis)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Brings soft yellow tones that harmonize with the pale blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":45947814740129,"sku":"BAPTISIA CAROLINA MOONLIGH","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/pabcaromoon.jpg?v=1586519277","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/baptisia-carolina-moonlight","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}