Golden Candles
Thermopsis lupinoides
Golden Candles has thick clusters of bright yellow buds that emerge at ground level in April. The blooms taper into elegant, yellow-golden, candle spires of showy color. Attractive mounds of lupine-like foliage persist the rest of the summer. A robust, adaptable perennial for borders or xeriscapes. Provides cheerful color early in the season which everyone will enjoy, including early-emerging pollinators!
Tips from the pros: Can take a few seasons to get going. Well worth the wait!
Tips from the pros: Can take a few seasons to get going. Well worth the wait!
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial |
| Height | 24-36 inches |
| Width | 20-30 inches |
| Flowering Season | April-May |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Sun | Sun, Part Sun |
| Water Needs | Moderate to xeric |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 3-8 |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Good for Pollination | Yes |
| Winter Interest | No |
| North American Native | No |
| Native Origins | N/A |
| Year Introduced | 2020 |
| Annual Commercial Maintenance | Shear back to the ground every spring to make way for the new year's growth. |
| 5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | Follow annual maintenance |
| Elevation Guide | Up to 7500 ft |
