Thermopsis villosa
(Carolina Lupine)

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Facts About this Plant:

    Common Names: Carolina Lupine, Aaron's Rod, Carolina Lupin, Blue Ridge Golden Banner, Bush Pea, Carolina False Lupine, False Lupine, Southern Lupine, Thermopsis
    Synonyms: Thermopsis caroliniana
    Lifespan: Perennial
    Zones: 4 - 8
    Type: Forb
    Bloom Time: July - August
    Status: Native
    Range:

Thermopsis villosa, or Carolina Lupine, is considered native only to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina, but the plant is introduced to scattered areas throughout the Appalachians. It is a perennial that grows in dry, rocky partially shaded woods and along woodland edges. It blooms in mid summer with golden yellow flowers.

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