Blue Lupine

Blue lupine is a perennial plant that is found across Eastern North America. A few of these plants are found in the courtyard. Blue lupine is native to the Pinebush.

Identification:

Blue lupine leaves have a palm-like shape and there are either 7 or 9 leaves on each branch

Flowers:

Blue lupine blooms in the spring. The flowers have a bluish-purple hue and are shaped like a pea. Each flower is on a long stem. Butterflies, in particular the Karner blue, enjoy the nectar of this plants flowers

Butterflies:

The endangered Karner Blue Butterfly relies on this plant to survive. The caterpillar eats the leaves of the plant and the adult drinks the nectar. To learn more about the Karner Blue visit the link below.

Karner Blue