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Thermopsis montana

Also Known As

  • Thermopsis montana var. montana
  • Mountain Goldenbanner

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Thermopsis montana plant details

Thermopsis montana is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thermopsis montana

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thermopsis montana

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very drought-tolerant, this stately yellow lupine-look-alike has 2-4' spikes of straw-yellow flowers in early summer; forms nice clumps. S/M-D/GDr
Montana has apparently been merged into Thermopsis rhombifolia, whatever the name it is a yellow flowers legume after the fashion of Baptisia, height is quite variable, ranging from 20 to 100cm. ZONE 4

Gardening facts about Thermopsis montana plant

How to Grow Thermopsis montana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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