The Story
Carolina Lupine is an upright clump-forming native herbaceous perennial with grey-green foliage. Racemen of yellow lupine-like flowers bloom in summer and are followed by hairy seedpods. Grows best in full sun and dry to medium well-drained soil. Drought tolerant.
Thermopsis villosa is a native plant hosts various butterflies and that attracts bees and butterflies.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
Appalachian Mountains; GA Native |
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Height: |
3' - 5' |
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Spread: |
2’ - 3' |
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Spacing: |
2.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Xeriscape Gardens, Naturalized Areas, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Purple Coneflower, Little Bluestem, Giant Hyssop
Description
Carolina Lupine is an upright clump-forming native herbaceous perennial with grey-green foliage. Racemen of yellow lupine-like flowers bloom in summer and are followed by hairy seedpods. Grows best in full sun and dry to medium well-drained soil. Drought tolerant.
Thermopsis villosa is a native plant hosts various butterflies and that attracts bees and butterflies.
|
Type: |
Perennial |
|
Origins: |
Appalachian Mountains; GA Native |
|
Height: |
3' - 5' |
|
Spread: |
2’ - 3' |
|
Spacing: |
2.5' |
|
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
|
Culture: |
Full Sun |
|
Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
|
Season of Interest: |
Summer |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Xeriscape Gardens, Naturalized Areas, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Purple Coneflower, Little Bluestem, Giant Hyssop
