10 Seeds Thermopsis caroliniana Carolina Bushpea Yellow Broom Perennial Wildflower

Carolina Bushpea (Thermopsis caroliniana) offers a striking display of bright yellow, pea-like flowers clustered on upright stems in late spring to early summer. This native perennial wildflower brings a bold, cheerful presence to garden borders, meadow plantings, and naturalized areas, with attractive blue-green foliage that forms a lush, bushy clump. Its vertical flower spikes are a magnet for pollinators, adding lively motion and color to sunny landscapes.

Grow these seeds in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade for best flowering. This hardy, low-maintenance perennial thrives in average garden conditions and makes an excellent cut flower or accent plant. Use it as a backdrop in mixed borders, along fences, or in wildflower gardens where its long-lasting blooms create a sunny focal point. Plants are drought-tolerant once established and provide reliable seasonal interest year after year.
Species: Thermopsis caroliniana
Variety: Carolina Bushpea
Type: Perennial wildflower
Plant_Habit: Upright clumping
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, average fertility
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 4-8
Germination: Cold stratification required; sow indoors or direct sow in fall
Sowing: Surface sow; press lightly into soil
Spacing: 12-18 inches apart
Notes: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer resistant