Wild Lupine
Lupinus perennis
Botanical plate of Lupinus perennis — Curtis-style illustration.
Lupinus perennis (also wild perennial lupine, wild lupine, sundial lupine, blue lupine, Indian beet, or old maid's bonnets) is a flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Lupinus perennis |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Height | 1-2 ft |
| Bloom time | May-Jun |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Moisture | Dry |
| Soil | Sand |
| Wildlife value | The ONLY larval host for the endangered Karner blue butterfly; nitrogen fixer |
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Image Credits
- cassi saari (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- MRS. C. P. TRAILL (Public domain)