Lupinus

Native Lupinus sends up elegant blue-purple flower spikes above finely divided foliage in spring and early summer. Its relationship with sandy, low-fertility soils makes it an important choice for dry prairies, oak savannas, and restoration-minded gardens. Established plants develop a deep root system and prefer to remain undisturbed. The flowers are also closely tied to native pollinators, including specialist species that depend on lupine habitat.