Carolina Lupine (Thermopsis caroliniana)

Light:

Sun

Flowering:

Late spring

Soil:

Any well-drained soil

Height:

30 to 48 inches

Color:

Yellow

Hardiness:

Zone 3. Native to eastern U.S.

Uses:

Mixed beds. back drop. cutting. Good choice for situations where lupines fail.

Care:

Also called False Lupine. Easy and long lived. Takes a few years to reach full stature. Plants can be cut back after flowering if foliage deteriorates. Division not recommended.

Native:

No