Thermopsis villosa Hardy Orchids When flowering is finished

When flowering is finished

topping out at 3' tall

each ending in a large chartreuse golden leaf

Slightly moist

topped from late spring until fall with terminal clusters of tubular orange flowers

Thermopsis villosa Hardy Orchids When flowering is finished(aka: Thermopsis caroliniana) Thermopsis villosa is a North American (Maine south to Alabama) native baptisia cousin, that's lived in the shadow of its more popular relative. Thermopsis villosa jumps out of the ground in mid spring, developing 4' tall, upright, un branched spikes, each terminating in clusters of butter yellow flowers. Rich green foliage adorns this drought tolerant, easy to grow, clumping, sun loving native perennial.