Thermopsis villosa Hardy Orchids up-facing flowers make this semi-evergreen

up-facing flowers make this semi-evergreen groundcover ice plant a sight to behold

The only difference between this and Arisaema thunbergii ssp

and nearly black fruit (resembling an eight ball)

hand-shaped leaves

dark green leaves form an upright vase-shaped clump to 2' wide in 10 years

Thermopsis villosa Hardy Orchids up-facing flowers make this semi-evergreen(aka: Thermopsis caroliniana) Thermopsis villosa is a North American (Maine south to Alabama) native baptisia cousin, that's lived in the shadow of its more popular relative. Thermopsis villosa jumps out of the ground in mid spring, developing 4' tall, upright, un branched spikes, each terminating in clusters of butter yellow flowers. Rich green foliage adorns this drought tolerant, easy to grow, clumping, sun loving native perennial.