Thermopsis californica - California Goldenbanner (Plant)
This plant is not currently being grown for our retail nursery. Add it to your favorites and we'll keep it in mind for future crops. If you would like us to grow this for you under special contract, please contact Sales@theodorepayne.org.
Description
This perennial produces beautiful yellow lupine-like flowers in spring. A good choice for small spaces and well-watered areas.
| Plant Characteristics | |
| Family Name | Fabaceae |
| Species Name | Thermopsis californica |
| Common Name | California Goldenbanner |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Sun Exposure | Coast-Sun, Coast-Part Sun, Inland-Part Sun, |
| Water Requirement | Moderate |
| Soil Type | Sand, fast draining |
| Flower Color | Yellow, Gold |
| Flowering Months | May, April, June |
| Evergreen/Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Height by Width | 3ft. x 2ft. |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Endangered | Not ranked |
| Growth Habit | Upright, |
| Cold Hardy to | 15 degrees F |
| Distribution | Cascade Range, North Coast, North Coast Ranges, Central West, Modoc Plateau, Western Transverse Ranges, s Peninsular Ranges (San Diego Co.) |
| Natural Habitat | Chaparral, conifer forest, meadows, pine/oak woodland; < 3,280'-7,220' |
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