Thermopsis villosa 9a it can handle both slightly

it can handle both slightly moist and slightly dry soils

While the overall effect is bright yellow

This slow-spreader has tiny yellow flowers and equally tiny pinhead-sized green leaves

While they may grow in shade

Thermopsis villosa 9a it can handle both slightly(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.