Thermopsis chinensis
Chinese false lupin
A clump-forming herbaceous perennial to 60cm tall with pea-like, trifoliate leaves. From early spring, unbranched spikes of soft yellow, lupin-like flowers emerging from greyish-purple buds are held above the foliage
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, °Â±ð±ô±ô–d°ù²¹¾±²Ô±ð»åpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or ·¡²¹²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
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- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets (dogs): Harmful if eaten - for further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Thermopsis are lupin-like rhizomatous herbaceous perennials with erect stems, leaves with three leaflets, and yellow or purple flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Asia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in light, fertile, well-drained, loamy soil in full sun, but tolerates a range of conditions. Usually long-lived, with tough roots that resent disturbance
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildlife gardens
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back in autumn
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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