Thermopsis villosa Hardy Orchids Cypripedium tibeticum is a tiny

Cypripedium tibeticum is a tiny hardy ladyslipper orchid species native to southern China (southern Gansu

topped from late spring until fall with terminal clusters of tubular orange flowers

and nearly black fruit (resembling an eight ball)

dark green leaves form an upright vase-shaped clump to 2' wide in 10 years

topping out at 3' tall

Thermopsis villosa Hardy Orchids Cypripedium tibeticum is a tiny(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.