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Lupinus perennis - wild lupine

terrene
12 years ago

Hi, I'm not sure what common name is used for this plant. It is a native Lupine that is the only host plant for the Karner Blue butterfly. This is NOT the same species as the Lupines that grow wild in Maine, etc. which apparently the butterfly can't use. But I wonder if it likes similar growing conditions.

I have 3 seedlings from seeds I purchased at Prairie Moon nursery and am wondering where to plant these. Anybody grow this plant or live nearby where it grows wild or have any tips?

TIA!

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