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USDA, NRCS. 2012. The PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov, 15 October 2012). National Plant Data Team, Greensboro, NC 27401-4901 USA. Typical inventory plug

Thermopsis villosa

Carolina lupine

Thermopsis villosa is an upright, clump forming species that features erect, yellow lupine-like flowers over four foot blue-green foliage.

It does best in moist to dry soils in full sun; tolerates heat and drought.

Due to the long tap roots, it is best left alone once established. 


Height:

4 ft

Spread:

2-3 ft

USDA Hardiness Zone:

5-8

Bloom Color:

Yellow

Thermopsis villosa Characteristics

Exposure

  • Full Sun

Soil Moisture Preference

  • Moist to Dry

Attributes

  • Drought Tolerant

Flowering Months

  • July
  • June

Foliage Color

  • Blue-Green

Interesting Notes:

For more information on this plant, visit the USDA PLANTS Database: http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=THVI