Sharp-Leaf Twinpod
Physaria acutifolia Rydb.
The silvery-gray rosettes of sharp-leaf twinpod bring cheerful yellow flowers to the late-spring garden; the plants are later ringed by their characteristic inflated seedpods (bladderpods). These short-lived plants reseed moderately but never crowd out their neighbors, ensuring a steady supply in the garden. Wyoming is home to more than 20 species of bladderpods (Physaria and Lesquerella spp.), many of which are garden-worthy. Plants are easy to propagate from seed.
Height: 1-2” (slightly taller when in bloom)
Width: 3-6”
Water needs: low
Exposure: full sun
Availability in nurseries: uncommon, but germinates easily from seed
Native range: Rocky Mountain region and NM, UT, and NV (WY native)
Plant family: Brassicaceae
Photo by Jennifer Thompson
Photo by Dorothy Tuthill
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