Lupine, riverbank (streambank) - Lupinus rivularis
Height 3-4’
Plant type: perennial flower
Features: dense upright clusters of blue/purple flowers (Mar-Aug) - smaller foliage that the bigleaf lupine
PPL: yes
Light - full sun to part shade
Soil - dry to moist
Ecological benefits - hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, oh my! Also supports beneficial insects and is a caterpillar host plant - Top 30 plant for specialist native bees and top 30 plant host for caterpillar species!
Height 3-4’
Plant type: perennial flower
Features: dense upright clusters of blue/purple flowers (Mar-Aug) - smaller foliage that the bigleaf lupine
PPL: yes
Light - full sun to part shade
Soil - dry to moist
Ecological benefits - hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, oh my! Also supports beneficial insects and is a caterpillar host plant - Top 30 plant for specialist native bees and top 30 plant host for caterpillar species!
Height 3-4’
Plant type: perennial flower
Features: dense upright clusters of blue/purple flowers (Mar-Aug) - smaller foliage that the bigleaf lupine
PPL: yes
Light - full sun to part shade
Soil - dry to moist
Ecological benefits - hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, oh my! Also supports beneficial insects and is a caterpillar host plant - Top 30 plant for specialist native bees and top 30 plant host for caterpillar species!