Thermopsis villosa Silver/Grey Foliage Plants Gary Hammer

Gary Hammer

Lycoris x squamigera does require a cold winter to flower

whip-like tongue (spadix) extends 6" out from the pitcher in hopes of luring insects

The flowers are attractive to pollinators like many of the native wasps

The difference is that the edge of this blue-green leaf turns a creamy yellow instead of white as the season progresses

Thermopsis villosa Silver/Grey Foliage Plants Gary Hammer(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.