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Bigleaf Lupine
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Bigleaf Lupine

Lupinus polyphyllus
In the United States: Native · also called large-leaved lupine, garden lupine

Bees visit bigleaf lupine primarily for pollen, as flowers typically produce little to no nectar. Tall spikes of pea-like flowers bloom from late spring into early summer and attract bumblebees and other foragers. Plants prefer moist soils in cool climates and can be short-lived perennials that benefit from good drainage.

Nectarlow
Pollenlow
Bloom (US) May–July
TypePerennial
Sunfull

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