• Thermopsis lanceolata | yellow false lupine close up of yellow flowers in spring at The Old Dairy Nursery
  • Thermopsis lanceolata | yellow false lupine young plant in bloom at The Old Dairy Nursery
  • Thermopsis lanceolata | yellow false lupine close up of yellow flowers with pollinator in spring at The Old Dairy Nursery
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Thermopsis lanceolata | yellow false lupine close up of yellow flowers in spring at The Old Dairy Nursery
Thermopsis lanceolata | yellow false lupine young plant in bloom at The Old Dairy Nursery
Thermopsis lanceolata | yellow false lupine close up of yellow flowers with pollinator in spring at The Old Dairy Nursery

Thermopsis lanceolata | yellow false lupine

This plant will not be available in 2026, however, propagation is planned/underway. Please sign up for the waitlist below to receive updates on availability in future years.

Spires of pale-yellow lupine-like flowers are held above silky, green trifoliate leaves all summer. Looks very much like a miniature Baptisia.

Zones: 3 to 8
Family: Papilionaceae
Type: perennial
Height: 12 to 18 in
Spread: 9 to 12 in.
Exposure: full sun
Soil Conditions: dry
Bloom Time: June to August
Bloom Color: light yellow
Native Range: Russia

Special Characteristics
  • Deer-resistant
  • Clay tolerant
  • Rabbit resistant
  • Pollinator favorite
  • Little to no care required (once established)
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@ The Old Dairy Nursery

Thermopsis lanceolata | yellow false lupine close up of yellow flowers in spring at The Old Dairy Nursery
Thermopsis lanceolata | yellow false lupine young plant in bloom at The Old Dairy Nursery
Thermopsis lanceolata | yellow false lupine close up of yellow flowers with pollinator in spring at The Old Dairy Nursery

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Thermopsis lanceolata | yellow false lupine

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Thermopsis lanceolata | yellow false lupine young plant in bloom at The Old Dairy NurseryThermopsis lanceolata | yellow false lupine young plant in bloom at The Old Dairy Nursery
 
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