Spreadfruit Goldenbanner
Thermopsis divaricarpa
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Thermopsis
- Species:
- Thermopsis divaricarpa
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 2-3 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may, jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow
Native Range
United States: Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Wyoming
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Filatima ornatifimbriella, Filatima xanthuris, Parectopa thermopsella, Virgin Tiger Moth (Grammia virgo), Orange Sulphur (Colias eurytheme), ⚠️Persius duskywing (Erynnis persius), Queen Alexandra's Sulphur (Colias alexandra), Silvery Blue (Glaucopsyche lygdamus)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Nevada bumble bee (Bombus nevadensis), Nevada bumble bee (Bombus nevadensis)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny habitats
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Scarification followed by several days soaking. Some seeds may need to have their coat removed after soaking. For cuttings, treatment with rooting hormone is required.
Establishment: Seed cleaning technique involves removing seeds from pods. Care should be taken not to damage the radical when removing the seed coat after soaking. The propagation protocol may vary depending on the collection location.
Source: npn.rngr.net