Spreadfruit Goldenbanner. Thermopsis pinetorum, Papilionaceae Family also the Bean Family ( Fabaceae ) and Pea Family (Leguminosae), Spreadfruit Goldenbanner. Also Called: Thermopsis divaricarpa, Thermopsis montana var. divaricarpa, Thermopsis rhombifolia var. divaricarpa, Pine Goldenpea, Goldenpea, Big Golden Pea. We wish to thank Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia for some of the information on this page. We share images and information with Wikipedia. Thermopsis pinetorum is a perennial , shrub, forb/herb and it is a common resident of the upper elevation Ponderosa Pine forests. There is only one species in Arizona. It blooms in the early spring as an erect long flower spike. The blossoms are bright yellow. Quick Notes: Height: About 6 - 16 inches. Spreading out to about 26 inches wide. Flowers: Older flowers are yellow color, in clusters of 1 - 3, younger flowers are tinged red or orange and a orange red backed banner petal. Flowering Time: April to June. Leaves: Leaves are pinnately compound, with 4 - 5 leaflets, each up to 1/4 inches long, grayish green. Found: Native to all of the Americas. Found throughout different elevations in Arizona. In the USA, it is found in ( AZ, CO, MT, NM, WY ). Hardiness: USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 �C (-40 �F) USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 �C (-35 �F) USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 �C (-30 �F) USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 �C (-25 �F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 �C (-20 �F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 �C (-15 �F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 �C (-10 �F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 �C (-5 �F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 �C (0 �F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 �C (5 �F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 �C (10 �F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 �C (15 �F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 �C (20 �F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 �C (25 �F) Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline) Sun Exposure: Full Sun Elevation: 3,800 - 9,500 Feet. Habitat: Near water or low spots where water gathers. Arizona; Yavapai, Coconino, Navajo, and Apache counties. Miscellaneous: Flowering Photos Taken May 11, 2009. Wood's Canyon Lake Near Payson, Arizona. General 'George' Crook Trail.

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