Lupine Flower Invasive. A similar species in Minnesota is Large-leaved Lupine Lupinus polyphyllus a non-native introduced by gardeners which has become invasive especially along the north shore of Lake Superior. Please visit our sponsors Where to buy native seed and plants.
Where is it now invasive. Lupinus polyphyllus commonly known as garden lupin is a perennial herb native to western North AmericaIt has been introduced to Europe Australia and New Zealand for ornamental purposes soil stabilisation and cultivation. Found in sunny areas of bare sand lupines thrive in black oak sand savannas and were very common prior to fire control.
Garden hybrids have escaped to the wild and can be seen along the roadsides in much of the northeast.
13092018 The lupine is an invasive species that has spread far beyond the intent of its original purpose. Lupinus polyphyllus commonly known as garden lupin is a perennial herb native to western North AmericaIt has been introduced to Europe Australia and New Zealand for ornamental purposes soil stabilisation and cultivation. Problems arise when theyre introduced to regions outside their native range such as Iceland where the Alaskan lupine. 13092018 The lupine is an invasive species that has spread far beyond the intent of its original purpose.