Riverbank Lupine (Lupinus rivularis) Sold as: 3.5” pots
Riverbank Lupine also known as streambank lupine or riverside lupine, is a very beautiful native understory plant that can help out-compete some of the other weeds on wet areas of the property. This plant is fast growing with both beautiful palmate leaves, as well as pleasantly scented purple flowers that bloom in Spring/Early Summer. Growing very fast and fixing nitrogen, this plan is great for streamside areas where erosion may be a concern.
Classification: Perennial Herb Key Characteristics: Palmate leaves, purple flowers Light Requirements: Full sun Water Requirements: Moist, well drained soils Ease of Growing: Easy Growth Rate: Fast Bloom Time: April to June Spreads: Yes Type of support: (Riparian, erosion control, pollinators, birds) Edible: Non-edible Mature Height: 1-5 feet tall Mature Width: 1 foot
