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Thermopsis villosa
Carolina Lupine or Blue-Ridge Buckbean
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Tall, lemon-yellow lupine-like flowers
- Upright, clumping habit
- Blooms late spring through summer
- Bright green, trifoliate leaves
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Heat Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Native
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun Avoid transplanting due to its long taproot Tolerant of drought once established but maintain moisture during dry spells for best results Cut flower stems back a month after flowering to encourage a second round of blossoms
Height: 3-5 ft
Spread: 2-3 ft
Spacing: 24-36 in
Price Level 1: $19.99~#1
Bloom Color: Yellow
Zone: 4-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Low Maintenance
- Native
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
- Naturalizing
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Gray
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Thermopsis
Common Name: Carolina Lupine
Upright, clump-forming perennial with compound, grey-green foliage. Dense, terminal flower spikes of yellow, lupine-like flowers blooming from late spring to early summer. Flowers are followed by oblong, hairy seedpods. Great for borders, wildflower gardens and meadow plantings.