Thermopsis lupinoides

Also Known As

Russian False Yellow Lupine

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'
W: 3'

planting zones

2a-8b

Thermopsis lupinoides plant details

Thermopsis lupinoides is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thermopsis lupinoides

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thermopsis lupinoides

USDA Zones: 2a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Ornamental onions offer intriguing spherical or egg-shaped inflorescences comprised of hundreds of tiny flowers. Allium 'New York' offers unique half domes of lilac pink florets on stems just over two feet tall. It blooms in late spring to early summer. A

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Two foot stems hold yellow spikes of pea-like flowers aloft in June and July, above compound leaves, resembling yellow Lupines and creating a sunny vertical accent in the border or wild garden. S/M-D