species 13,086 observations
Sundial Lupine
Lupinus perennis
Field notes
Supports All
88
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Frosted Elfin, Wild Indigo Duskywing, Persius Duskywing, Orange Sulphur
25
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Blueberry Digger Bee, Black-and-gray Leafcutter Bee
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Lupine Aphid, Margined Calligrapher, Marram Weevil
3
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Black-and-gold Bumble Bee
58
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained Moist
- Resists
- Poor soil
- Habit
- Erect
- Plant type
- Herbaceous perennial Poisonous
From NC State Extension and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.