hi Granny J,the lupin tree was yellow and don't ever remember any nastys on it think bees like it,it grows about 6ft wide4ft high , they don't last long ,2/3 yrs they like seaside places that wear I'd got my first seeds,i tend to collect lots of seed a bit like a squirrel (the red one) hope this info is some good,thanks for the eBay tip C B