Plants in genus thermopsis
Thermopsis lanceolata
Thermopsis lanceolata, native to Russia, is an early-season flowering perennial with bright yellow, baptisia-like flowers. It grows in 3-foot tall clumps with peanut-like leaves and thrives in sunny locations.
Thermopsis villosa
Thermopsis villosa, native to the southern Appalachian mountains, is a herbaceous plant in the legume family. It develops 4-foot tall un-branched spikes with clusters of butter yellow flowers and is drought tolerant.
Thermopsis montana
Thermopsis montana, also known as false lupin or mountain goldenbanner, is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It features golden-yellow flowers that bloom from May to August and leaves that grow in triplicate formations. This plant is used as a medicinal and ornamental plant and is suspected of being poisonous to livestock.
Thermopsis chinensis
Thermopsis chinensis, known as the Chinese bush pea, is an easy-to-grow plant with bright yellow flowers on 8-inch tall spikes. It blooms in early spring, adding a splash of color to gardens with its cheerful blossoms.