Wild Lupine (Lupinus perennis)

Wild lupine is a native perennial wildflower that grows in sandy, well-drained soils commonly found in Concord’s open meadows and pine barrens. Sporting tall spikes of vibrant blue to purple flowers in late spring, it is a critical host plant for the endangered Karner blue butterfly and attracts a variety of native pollinators. Its nitrogen-fixing roots improve soil fertility, supporting ecosystem health in temperate habitats.