Golden Candles
Thermopsis lanceolata
Golden Candles (Thermopsis lanceolata) is a perennial suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 24–36 in tall and 18–30 in wide, needs low to medium water, and prefers full sun to part. Yellow lupine-like spires from a nitrogen-fixing legume; lupine alternative that's hardier.
low to medium water24–36 in tall and 18–30 in wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Thermopsis lanceolata
- Type
- Perennial
- Mature size
- 24–36 in tall and 18–30 in wide
- Water needs
- low to medium water
- Sun
- full sun to part
- Colorado native
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- loam, sandy
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Bloom color
- yellow
- Bloom time
- late spring, early summer
- Pollinator value
- high
Planting & establishment
Deep water every 1–2 weeks during establishment (first growing season), then water sparingly per Plant Select guidance.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Golden Candles good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Golden Candles is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a perennial suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Golden Candles get?
- It matures to about 24–36 in tall and 18–30 in wide.
- How much water does Golden Candles need?
- It needs low to medium water once established.
- Is Golden Candles native to Colorado?
- No — it is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.
