Thermopsis villosa

Carolina Lupine

  • Bright yellow flowers
  • Attracts butterflies
  • Easy to grow
  • Great for wildflower gardens
  • Deer resistant
  • Low Maintenance
  • Good cut flower

American Beauties Native Plants

Purchase options for Carolina Lupine

  • Size: #1 -
  • Status: Sheared and/or Dormant
  • Availability: In Stock

$23.00


As much shrub-like as perennial, you will be hard pressed to find a more attention grabbing plant when it is in bloom. Carolina Lupine rises from the ground each spring on stiff, strong, very upright stems that grow quickly while unfurling big, grey-green, trifoliate, pea-like foliage, ultimately producing a nearly woody upright shrub. As spring turns to summer, each stem is topped by a tower of buds that open in July revealing a long string of large, Lupine-like hooded flowers of searing yellow that jump out at you against its grey-green foliage background. What an amazing show of color that will be enjoyed by you and by local butterflies and bees. As flowers fade in late July, sizable hairy seeds pods develop that songbirds visit often. Carolina Lupine is an easy care wonder wanting little except sun, well-drained soil and a spot that it can shine! Its big size is perfect for the back of the garden and it's a revelation of summer interest when grouped.

Foliage Color
Green
Maintenance and Care
Low Maintenance
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Flower Color
Green
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Summer Bloomer
Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Moist, Well-Drained
Growing Tips for Thermopsis villosa

Prefers average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. It has a long tap root so, it doesn't like to be moved.