Thermopsis villosa ~ Carolina Lupine dark-green-leaf and scale are occasional problems

and scale are occasional problems

Image: Photo by Forest Starr and Kim Starr

the foliage transitions to a deep greenish-purple shade

Bosque has excellent resistance to Dutch Elm disease and Elm Leaf Beetle

Trumpetweed (1)+(2)

Thermopsis villosa ~ Carolina Lupine dark-green-leaf and scale are occasional problemsCarolina 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. Type: Perennial Origins: Appalachian Mountains; GA Native Height: 3' 5' Spread: 2 3'