{"product_id":"thermopsis-villosa","title":"Thermopsis villosa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThermopsis villosa\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bold native perennial that produces tall upright spikes of golden yellow lupine like flowers in late spring to early summer. Its deep green, clumping foliage forms a strong structural base while the bright blooms rise above it creating a striking meadow style accent in sunny plantings while supporting seasonal pollinator activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 - 60 in x 24 - 36 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to early summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average to well drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species is native to the southeastern United States where it naturally grows in open woodlands and meadow edges and contributes nitrogen to surrounding soils as a member of the legume family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly attractive to native bees and bumblebees which forage heavily on the abundant nectar rich flower spikes during late spring bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraws a range of butterflies including swallowtails and sulphurs which visit the tall yellow blooms for nectar in open sunny conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 24 - 36 in apart to allow full upright development and prevent crowding in naturalized plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest used in meadow gardens, native plantings, and sunny borders where its vertical flower spikes create strong seasonal structure and visual impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds fine textured native grass structure and warm seasonal color contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEchinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Extends pollinator value into summer with strong upright blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' (Black Eyed Susan)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Reinforces bright golden color themes in midsummer plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' (Feather Reed Grass)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides vertical architectural contrast and season long structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb' (Threadleaf Coreopsis)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds fine foliage texture and long lasting yellow bloom coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":46532587487393,"sku":"THERMOPSIS VILLOSA","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/files\/Thermopsisvillosa22.png?v=1781794684","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/thermopsis-villosa","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}