Lupinus perennis

Rare in the Finger Lakes and Rare (S3) in NY State - protected. A host plant for the rare Karner Blue butterfly, it can be seen in preserves such as the Albany Pine Bush. 

Seedling

tiny blue-green cotyledons
The cotyledons are both blue-green and substantive.
Linda Blossom

Mentioned in Solidago

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
Wild Lupine
Type: 
Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Status: 
rare in NYS
Moisture: 
Dry
Moist
Light: 
Sun
Soil: 
Sandy
Well-drained
Attracts butterflies/pollinators

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