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Nootka Lupine
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Nootka Lupine

Lupinus nootkatensis

Honeybees primarily visit Nootka lupine for its abundant, high-quality pollen, with minimal nectar available. Peak bloom aligns with early to mid-summer in northern latitudes, offering a key pollen source during this period. As a nitrogen-fixing species, it improves soil in disturbed areas but may spread aggressively outside its native range.

Nectarlow
Pollenhigh
BloomJune–July
Zones3-8
TypePerennial
Sunfull
NativeWestern North America
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