Riverbank Lupine (Lupinus rivularis), also known as Streambank Lupine or Riverside Lupine, is a beautiful native understory plant that can help out-compete some of the other weeds on wet areas of a property. This plant is fast growing with both beautiful leaves and pleasantly scented purple flowers that bloom in spring/early summer. Growing very fast and fixing nitrogen, this plant is great for streamside areas where erosion may be a concern.
Classification: Perennial Key Characteristics: Palmate leaves, purple flowers Light Requirements: Full sun Water Requirements: Moist, well-drained soil Ease of Growing: High Growth Rate: Fast Bloom Time: April – June Spreads: By seed Benefits: Rain garden, Pollinators, Beneficial insects, Riparian zones, Deer resistant, Hummingbirds Edible: No Mature Height: 1-5 feet Mature Width: 1 foot
