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)