Thermopsis caroliniana
Carolina Lupine or Blue-Ridge Buckbean
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Tall yellow spike flowers
- Flowers resemble common lupine
- Blooms late May and June
- Grey-green foliage
- Native pollinator magnet
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Low Maintenance
Native
Deer Resistant
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: 3-5 ft
Spread: 2-3 ft
Bloom Color: Yellow
Zone: 4-9
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