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Arctic Lupine (Lupinus arcticus)
Native 📍 Statewide

Arctic Lupine

Lupinus arcticus

A dramatic and beloved wildflower of Alaska's open landscapes. Tall spikes of purple-blue flowers rise above palm-like leaf whorls. Arctic Lupine is a nitrogen-fixer, improving soil health for surrounding plants.

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Wildlife Relationships

🐝 Bumblebees (primary pollinator)🐝 Parnassian butterflies🐝 Voles (seeds)

Pollinator Support: Excellent — bumblebee specialist flower

Traditional & Medicinal Uses

  • Seeds roasted and eaten by some Alaska Native groups
  • Important nitrogen-fixer for soil health

* Traditional knowledge shared respectfully. Always consult experts before consuming wild plants.

Growing in Alaska

Full sun, well-drained soils. Fixes atmospheric nitrogen. Hardy to Zone 2.