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Lupinus perennis

*Wild Lupine*

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Most photos by Ann Grandy and Sally J.A.Finzel, unless otherwise noted to the left. Please ask for permission before using images.

Soil: Xeric( Dry)
Sun: Full to Part
Height: 1'-2'
Color: Dark Lavender
Bloom: May-June
Flowers: The 1/3" long pea-like flowers grow in a long, upright, terminal cluster 3"-7" long.
Leaves: The leaves are palm-like with 7-11 "fingers" attached at a central point. The leaflet are up to 2" long.

Suggested Uses:

Plant this wildflower to help protect the Karner Blue Butterflies! This beautiful flower does well on deep, sandy soils. Great for the rock garden and lovely in bouquets!

Interesting Facts:

Medicinal Uses:
Food Uses: Poisonous.
Other Uses: Lupine is the only food of the Karner Blue butterfly, which is in danger of extinction due to the decline of Lupines.
More Information:
Name: Called lupine after the Latin word for wolf. People originally thought that it caused poor soil. Actually, it improves soil.

Option	Price	Quantity
3 1/2-inch pots	$4.95
6-pack	$6.95

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Do not use native plants for food or medicine based on the information in this website. The information listed here is included for entertainment only, not as a recommendation. Please do not eat any native plants!

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