Decadence® Vanilla Cream II™ False Indigo

Decadence® ‘Vanilla Cream II’ is a compact false indigo with creamy white flower spikes held above upright green foliage. It blooms in late spring, and its branching stems can extend the display with later flushes; leave room for a long-lived perennial that settles into a substantial clump. [Proven Winners](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/baptisia/decadence-vanilla-cream-ii-false-indigo-baptisia-hybrid) identifies this selection as Baptisia hybrid ‘Vanilla Cream II’ and lists USPP 36,762. ## Landscape Use Use it in a sunny mixed border, native planting, or as a specimen where the late-spring flowers and dark stems can be seen. The flower stems are also suitable for cutting. Pollinators visit Baptisia blooms, and the cultivar is listed as deer resistant by its breeder. ## Seasonal Interest In late spring, creamy white flowers rise above the foliage. Seed pods develop after flowering and add a later-season feature; the stems and pods can be left in place for structure. Bloom timing shifts with local climate. ## Mature Size Proven Winners lists about 3½ feet tall and 3 feet wide. The source describes dark charcoal stems and 16–18 inch panicles, with branching that may produce additional flushes. ## Siting and Soil Choose full sun to part sun and average to poor soil that drains well. The breeder lists USDA zones 4–9. Allow the plant to establish before relying on its moderate drought tolerance. ## Maintenance Water during establishment and extended dry spells. Once established, it is a long-lived perennial with modest care needs; avoid moving it after its deep root system has developed.