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Lupinus Species, Arctic Lupine

Lupinusarcticus

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Lupinus (loo-PIE-nus)

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Species

arcticus (ARK-tik-us)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Dark Blue

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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leisurlee

East Barre, VT (Zone 4a) | November 2004 | positive

They are beautiful in June and early July. They are prolific self seeders and will weather very cold winter temps. Bees and Hummingbirds love them.

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