Botanical Name: Thermopsis villosa

Zone: 3-10

Soil: Well drained

Exposure: Full Sun

Bloom Time and Color: Bright yellow flowers in late spring to early summer.

Description: Large perennial plant with dense spikes of yellow blooms in summer. The leaves are oval and are arranged in triangles. Tough, very adaptable plant. Heat and drought tolerant. Good species to use in wildflower gardens or natural settings where it can be planted in groups, but works well in places where a tall border is desired. Flowers are lupin-like.