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Lupine (N)
Lupinus perennis (N)

Full Sun to Partial Shade
2'-3' Tall
Wild lupine is a low maintenance, perennial, native plant with flowers that blooms May - June, for over 1 month. Lupine prefer good drainage, and can be grown in poor soil.
Blue showy blooms appear on multiple spikes up to 8 inches long. It attracts bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and pollinators. Small mammals, and songbirds eat the seeds.
Propagate by seed or root cutting. Plant seeds in the fall.
Poisonous Severity: Low
Poisonous to humans, cats, dogs and horses.
Toxic only to humans if large quantities of seed are eaten.
Zones: 3a-8b
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