Has an upright, shrubby form with large purple, lupine-like flowers. Being in the legume family the flowers give way to large, attractive seed pods later in the season. A long-lived perennial that will take a few years to establish, as it initially prioritizes the development of its root system. Makes an excellent specimen plant.

Height : 2-4 feet (60-120 cm) Spread : 2-4 feet (60-120 cm)

Bloom Period : May to June

Light : Full to Partial Sun

Water : Dry to medium

Soil : Sand, loam, clay

Zone : 3-9

Native Habitat : Prairies

Landscape Uses : Pollinator gardens, borders, prairies and groupings

Notes: A North American native considered a naturalized species in Ontario