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

up-facing flowers make this semi-evergreen groundcover ice plant a sight to behold

When Canna 'Minerva' is fed well and kept moist

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.