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Genus: Thermopsis Species: villosa Common Name: Carolina Lupine Family: Fabaceae Order: Fabales Native: Southern Appalachians Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 3 to 5 feet Width: 2 to 3 feet Flowering Season: Summer Flower Color: Yellow Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 4-9 Note: This plant is suitable for borders, meadows, or wildflower and flower cutting gardens. The seed pods of this clump-forming perennial are covered with long and shaggy hairs (villous). Prefers sunny, moderately dry, well-drained, organic-rich soil.