Lupinus perennis subsp. perennis: Country Or Region Of Origin
Southeast Canada, central and southeastern U.S.A.
Plant Profile: Lupinus perennis subsp. perennis
Names
Northern Sundial Lupine
Phonetic Spelling:loo-PIE-nus per-EN-is per-EN-is
Genus:Lupinus
Species:perennis
Family:Fabaceae
Environment: Sandy hills, dry roadside areas, and various other arid habitats that are typically sandy and low in nutrients.
Lupinus perennis subsp. perennis Feature Summary
Lupinus perennis subsp. perennis Image Gallery
Tags
#hummingbirds
#native perennial
#bumblebees
#NC native
#pollinator plant
#larval host plant
#food source summer
#food source herbage
#food source pollen
#bird friendly
#mammals
#food source soft mast fruit
#butterfly friendly
#butterfly larvae
#audubon
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Lupinus perennis subsp. perennis Feature Summary
Attributes
Southeast Canada, central and southeastern U.S.A.
This plant is a larval host for several species of butterfly, including Karner Blue, Mountain Blue, Elfins, Hairstreaks, and skippers.
Perennial
Fruit
Fruit displays from June to July.
Summer
Flowers
Lavender-blue flowers bloom from April to May
Purple/Lavender
Blue
Spring
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Native Plant
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Acid (<6.0)
Good Drainage
Occasionally Dry
Coastal
Piedmont
Leaves
Stem
Landscape
Butterfly Garden
Pollinator Garden
Native Garden
Butterflies
Pollinators
Songbirds
Bees
Small Mammals
Hummingbirds
Lupinus perennis subsp. perennis Image Gallery
Lupinus perennis subsp. perennis Attributes
Lupinus perennis subsp. perennis: Wildlife Value
This plant is a larval host for several species of butterfly, including Karner Blue, Mountain Blue, Elfins, Hairstreaks, and skippers.
Lupinus perennis subsp. perennis: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Lupinus perennis subsp. perennis Fruit
Lupinus perennis subsp. perennis: Fruit Description
Fruit displays from June to July.
Lupinus perennis subsp. perennis: Display/Harvest Time
Fall
Spring
Summer
Winter
Lupinus perennis subsp. perennis Flowers
Lupinus perennis subsp. perennis: Flower Description
Lavender-blue flowers bloom from April to May
Lupinus perennis subsp. perennis: Flower Color
Blue
Purple/Lavender
Lupinus perennis subsp. perennis: Flower Bloom Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Lupinus perennis subsp. perennis Whole Plant Traits
Lupinus perennis subsp. perennis: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Lupinus perennis subsp. perennis Cultural Conditions
Lupinus perennis subsp. perennis: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Lupinus perennis subsp. perennis: Soil pH
Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Lupinus perennis subsp. perennis: Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Lupinus perennis subsp. perennis: NC Region
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Lupinus perennis subsp. perennis Leaves
Lupinus perennis subsp. perennis: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Lupinus perennis subsp. perennis Stem
Lupinus perennis subsp. perennis: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Lupinus perennis subsp. perennis Landscape
Lupinus perennis subsp. perennis: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Lupinus perennis subsp. perennis: Attracts
Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees
