Thermopsis villosa Hardy Orchids dark green leaves form an

dark green leaves form an upright vase-shaped clump to 2' wide in 10 years

Slightly moist

each ending in a large chartreuse golden leaf

topping out at 3' tall

and nearly black fruit (resembling an eight ball)

Thermopsis villosa Hardy Orchids dark green leaves form an(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.