Alamosa Flowers: San Luis Valley, Colorado


Flower Detail

Thermopsis montana

I love this early bloomer. In my garden its display depends on winter moisture. None bloomed in the dry spring of 2007. My plants disappear by August.

 

Golden Banner, False Lupine

Thermopsis montana

Type: perennial   Zone: 3 -

Elevation (if known): 6,000 - 9,500 ft

Color: yellow   Height: 6 - 24 in

Ease of growth: easy

Bloom Time : Early Spring, Late Spring

Sun: yes   Part Shade: yes   Shade: yes

Water Needs:

Native to: Western North America   CO/NM native? yes

Deer Resistant: no   Rabbit Resistant : no

Soil : Prefers moist soil

Propagation: Rhizomes

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