Lupine (Lupinus spp.)

Lupines are striking, upright perennials known for their dense spires of pea-like flowers and bold, palmate foliage. Available in a wide range of colors—including blue, purple, pink, white, yellow, and bicolor—lupines add height and drama to borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower meadows. They are nitrogen fixers, improving soil quality, and they attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Lupines prefer cooler climates and well-drained soil, and they perform best when given plenty of sunlight and space to thrive.

Category

Sun Needs:

  • Full sun to part shade
  • Prefers full sun in cooler climates; some afternoon shade in hotter regions

Bloom Time:

  • Late spring to early summer
  • May bloom again in late summer if deadheaded
Size:

Height: 2 to 4 feet tall
Width: 12 to 24 inches wide

Attributes:
  • Tall, colorful flower spikes
  • Palmate leaves provide unique texture
  • Excellent for cutting gardens and pollinator habitats
  • Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
  • Deer and rabbit resistant
  • Improves soil through nitrogen fixation
  • Works well in borders, wildflower plantings, and cottage gardens
Companion:
  • Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum)
  • Columbine (Aquilegia)
  • Foxglove (Digitalis)
  • Poppies (Papaver)
  • Salvia
  • Catmint (Nepeta)
  • Coreopsis
  • Delphinium
  • Bee Balm (Monarda)
  • Yarrow (Achillea)

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