Carolina Bushpea, Aaron's Rod, Bush Pea, Carolina Lupin, Carolina Lupine, Thermopsis caroliniana
Thermopsis villosa (Carolina Lupine) is an upright, clump-forming perennial boasting dense, terminal racemes, up to 12 in. long (30 cm), of lemon-yellow, lupine-like flowers in late spring to early summer. The striking floral spikes rise above the thick foliage of bright green, trifoliate leaves. The blossoms are followed by flat oblong hairy pods. Flowers and seeds attract pollinating insects and birds. Carolina Lupine is native only to forest openings in the Appalachians, but it is adaptable to rich garden soils throughout the eastern United States. Heat and drought, Carolina Lupine is a good choice for the wildlife garden, cottage garden, or prairies and meadows. It provides materials for cut-flower bouquets too!
Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Leguminosae |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early) |
Height | 3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Maine, Connecticut, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Northeast, Southeast, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Georgia |
Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Leguminosae |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early) |
Height | 3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Maine, Connecticut, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Northeast, Southeast, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Georgia |
Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Thermopsis villosa (Carolina Lupine) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Thermopsis villosa (Carolina Lupine) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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