
Wild Perennial Lupine (Lupinus perennis)
Wild Perennial Lupine, also known as Sundial Lupine, Indian Beet, Perennial Lupine
Wild Perennial Lupine produces flower clusters that can reach up to eight inches in length. The flowers are generally blue but can vary in shade from the bottom to the top of the cluster. Each flower has a pea-like shape, consisting of a banner petal, wing petals, and a keel petal. The plant's stems start off hairy but tend to become smoother as they mature.
Key Facts About Wild Perennial Lupine
Attributes of Wild Perennial Lupine
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
20 cm to 61 cm
Spread
60 cm
Leaf Color
Green Blue
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Blue Purple
Scientific Classification of Wild Perennial Lupine
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Fabales
Family
Legume
Genus
Lupines
Species
Wild Perennial Lupine
Toxicity
ingestion