Thermopsis villosa 9a It spreads widely via underground

It spreads widely via underground rhizomes

held above the foliage in early spring

yellow-flowered bleeding heart was made for its incredibly floriferous nature

Each leaf emerges with blue edges and a brilliant creamy center that gradually changes to dark chartreuse

first introduced to the mainstream trade by NC's former Niche Gardens

Thermopsis villosa 9a It spreads widely via underground(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.