Thermopsis villosa
Carolina Lupine or Blue-Ridge Buckbean
![Thermopsis villosa Carolina Lupine from Moose Crossing Garden Center](_ccLib/image/plants/DETA-3907.jpg)
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
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- Tall yellow spike flowers
- Flowers resemble common lupine
- Blooms late May and June
- Grey-green foliage
- Native pollinator magnet
![Cut Flower/ Foliage](image/chars/char-109.png)
Cut Flower/ Foliage
![Drought Tolerant](image/chars/char-107.png)
Drought Tolerant
![Garden](image/chars/char-144.png)
Garden
![Low Maintenance](image/chars/char-81.png)
Low Maintenance
![Native](image/chars/char-45.png)
Native
![Deer Resistant](image/chars/char-36.png)
Deer Resistant
![Full Sun](image/chars/char-1.png)
Full Sun
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Plant in wildflower gardens, meadows, borders or cutting gardens
Thrives in full sun and in average to well drained soil
Tolerant of heat and drought once established
Height: 3-4 ft
Spread: 2-3 ft
Price Level 1: $19.99~#1
Bloom Color: Yellow
Zone: 4-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Naturalizing
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Drought Tolerant
- Native
- Garden
- Low Maintenance
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
- Gray
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds