Thermopsis Lanceolata

Golden Pea, Golden Banner

Thermopsis lanceolata is renowned for its spectacular racemes of primrose-yellow pea-like flowers on purple-black stems from late spring through early summer, followed by narrow, flattened seed pods. It has broadly ovate deep green leaves which give significant impact to the beauty of this cultivar. This clump-forming deciduous perennial is normally grows 24-30 inches high and 24 inches wide. It thrives best in full sun to partial shade conditions in a wide range of rich, moist, fertile soil with average drainage. Drought tolerant. Excellent for cutting.

Plant type

Deciduous Shrub

Height

24-30 ''

Width

24 ''

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Flower color

Yellow

Attracts

Bees

Fruit

No

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No