Lupinus sp.
This native perennial has a unique and beautiful look. It has large spikes of pea-like flowers that usually display gradients of purple. Its palm-shaped leaves look particularly beautiful after a rainfall where youโll find a raindrop nestled in the center of each leaf. Lupine is in the pea family, and therefore fixes nitrogen in the soil, benefiting not only the soil but also other surrounding plants. An early bloomer, it blooms from early May to the end of June. It provides pollen for various insects, and its seed pods are also a food source for birds and small mammals.
Zone: 3-8 (Map)
Habitat: Can do well in moist, loamy soil and dry, sandy soil. Full sun to part shade.
Growth: 2 ft tall, 1 ft wide at maturity.
As well as being beautiful, Lupine is an excellent nitrogen-fixer and source of pollen.
As well as being beautiful, Lupine is an excellent nitrogen-fixer and source of pollen.
Lupinus sp.
This native perennial has a unique and beautiful look. It has large spikes of pea-like flowers that usually display gradients of purple. Its palm-shaped leaves look particularly beautiful after a rainfall where youโll find a raindrop nestled in the center of each leaf. Lupine is in the pea family, and therefore fixes nitrogen in the soil, benefiting not only the soil but also other surrounding plants. An early bloomer, it blooms from early May to the end of June. It provides pollen for various insects, and its seed pods are also a food source for birds and small mammals.
Zone: 3-8 (Map)
Habitat: Can do well in moist, loamy soil and dry, sandy soil. Full sun to part shade.
Growth: 2 ft tall, 1 ft wide at maturity.
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