Carolina Lupine is an upright clump-forming native herbaceous perennial with grey-green foliage. Racemen of yellow lupine-like flowers bloom in summer and are followed by hairy seedpods. Grows best in full sun and dry to medium well-drained soil. Drought tolerant.
Thermopsis villosa is a native plant  hosts various butterflies and that attracts bees and butterflies.
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| Origins: | Appalachian Mountains; GA Native | 
| Height: | 3' - 5' | 
| Spread: | 2’ - 3' | 
| Spacing: | 2.5' | 
| USDA Hardiness Zone: | 4 - 9 | 
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| Bloom Color: | Yellow | 
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  No serious pests or diseases.  
LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Xeriscape Gardens, Naturalized Areas, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Purple Coneflower, Little Bluestem, Giant Hyssop
 
             
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
