Decadence® Lemon Meringue™ False Indigo

Decadence® ‘Lemon Meringue’ is a long-lived false indigo with upright, vase-shaped growth, blue-green leaves and lemon-yellow flowers on dark stems. It brings a strong late-spring display to sunny borders and can serve as a small-shrub substitute; ornamental pods extend interest into fall. ## Landscape use Plant it as a specimen, in a mixed perennial border, or in a naturalistic planting where its substantial clump has room to mature. The [Proven Winners profile](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/baptisia/decadence-lemon-meringue-false-indigo-baptisia-hybrid) describes the late-spring to early-summer yellow flowers, charcoal stems and persistent fall pods. ## Size and siting The breeder lists about 3 feet in height and spread, while established plants can vary with site and age. Full sun to part sun and well-drained soil suit Baptisia; the [North Carolina Extension profile](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/baptisia/common-name/baptisia/) notes its deep taproot and tolerance of dry or poor soil. The cultivar is listed for USDA zones 4–9 by [Proven Winners](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/baptisia/decadence-lemon-meringue-false-indigo-baptisia-hybrid). ## Maintenance Water regularly while the plant establishes, then reduce supplemental watering during ordinary conditions. Choose a permanent location because the deep taproot makes mature plants difficult to move. Deadheading is optional: leave seedpods for fall interest or remove spent stems if you prefer a tidier look.