species 864 observations

Aaron's Rod

Thermopsis villosa

Field notes

Supports All

10 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Wild Indigo Duskywing, Orange Sulphur, Clouded Sulphur 3
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Eastern Carpenter Bee, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Two-spotted Bumble Bee 7

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Water use: Medium
Soil: Sand Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH: Acid
Drought tolerant: No
Habit: Clumping Erect
Plant type: Perennial Wildflower

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.