New England Wild Flower Society

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Thermopsis caroliniana

Carolina lupine

Carolina lupine (aka Thermopsis caroliniana) blooms in the early summer, producing numerous small white to yellow flowers that aggregate to form stunning, tall spikes with a vertical color gradient. This plant packs a visual punch in dry, difficult spots.

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Height: 3-5 ft
Spread: 2-3 ft
Hardiness Zone: 4-9


Bloom Color: Blue

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Dry
• Average
Ecoregion
• Not Ecotypic in New England
Ornamental Interest
• Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Host Plant
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Bees
Tolerance
• Urban Environment
• Drought Tolerant
• Compaction Tolerant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Specimen
• Massing


North American Distribution


Photo (c) Bob Gutowski under Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0)
Photo (c) Bob Gutowski under Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0)