Thermopsis villosa Silver/Grey Foliage Plants The difference is that the

The difference is that the edge of this blue-green leaf turns a creamy yellow instead of white as the season progresses

Lycoris x squamigera does require a cold winter to flower

The flowers are attractive to pollinators like many of the native wasps

The plant was discovered in the 1970s by the late Thomas "Henry" Suydam (Jimmy Dorsey/Benny Goodman band member)

where it is usually found on sandy dry soils in full sun as well as under an open canopy of sparse pine trees

Thermopsis villosa Silver/Grey Foliage Plants The difference is that the(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.