Carolina Lupine (Thermopsis Villosa) - 1 Gallon Pot
$27.98
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$27.98
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$30.00
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Carolina Lupine (Thermopsis Villosa) - 1 Gallon Pot
$27.98
Sale price
$27.98
Regular price
$30.00
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Description
Carolina Lupine
Thermopsis villosa
Other Names: Blue Ridge Golden-banner, Bush Pea, Carolina False Lupine, Southern Lupine, Carolina Bushpea
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 4a-9b Find Your Zone
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Height at Maturity: 3-5'
Width at Maturity: 2-3'
Spacing: 3' for mass plantings; 5'+ for space between plants
Spacing: 3' for mass plantings; 5'+ for space between plants
Growth Habit / Form: Upright, Clump
Growth Rate: Moderate
Flower Color: Yellow to Soft Yellow
Flower Size: Small in vertical spiked clusters 6 to 18 inches tall
Flowering Period: Late Spring to Early Summer
Flower Type: Sweet-pea-like
Fragrant Flowers: No
Foliage Color: Gray-Green
Fragrant Foliage: No
Berries:
Berry Color:
Sun Needs: Full Sun to Part Shade, 4 hours of sunlight or more per day
Water Needs: Average, Low when established
Soil Type: Clay (amended), Loam, Sandy, Silt
Soil Moisture / Drainage: Moist But Well Drained
Soil pH: 5.0 - 6.0 (Acid)
Maintenance / Care: Low
Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators
Resistances: Cold Temperatures (-30F), Heat
Description
A beautiful native North American heat-tolerant Lupine that will thrive where true Lupines won't because of the heat. Carolina Lupine, Thermopsis villosa, is one of those flowering perennial plants that will always have you looking forward to its glorious bloom in late spring to early summer. It is a captivating plant in the garden that's super-hardy and easy to grow. It features tall spikes of pretty yellow to soft-yellow sweet-pea-like flowers that hummingbirds, butterflies, and beneficial pollinators will appreciate. If the foliage is cut back about a month after flowering, it will usually bloom again in fall. Glowing flowers and attractive gray-green foliage make Carolina Lupine a fine vertical addition to perennial, wildflower and cut flower gardens.
Landscape / Garden Uses
Growing 3 to 5 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide with an upright vase shape, the Carolina Lupine is ideal for use a specimen or grouping in perennial and meadow gardens. A fine addition to butterfly gardens, pollinator gardens, meadow gardens, wildflower gardens, native gardens, and cottage gardens.
Growing Preferences
Carolina Lupine is very easy to grow in a moist to damp but well-drained soil of average fertility and full sun to part shade. We suggest at least 4 hours or more of sunlight for best flowering and overall performance. Though it is moderately drought tolerant when established, it will appreciate an occasional drink during prolonged periods of summer drought. Constantly soggy or wet soils are problematic. Foliage can be cut back about a month after flowering to encourage a second flush of blooms in late summer to fall.
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Care
To maintain the beauty and integrity of your purchase, we recommend treating it with care. Simple maintenance practices, such as gentle washing and proper storage, can effectively preserve the longevity of your favorites. We encourage you to refer to the care instructions included with each item, designed to help you keep your purchase in top condition.
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