Lupine  

Hearty local perennial

Lupine draws the eye skyward with its gorgeously colored and interestingly structured flower spikes. Bicolor Russell hybrids are the most popular type. Their large pea-like flowers come in amazing colors and combinations, clustered in long spikes on sturdy stems.

Lupine prefers light, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic, and it does not tolerate heat or humidity well. It performs best in areas with cool summers, especially the Pacific Northwest.

Light:

Sun,Part Sun

Zones:

4-8

Plant Type:

Perennial

Plant Height:

2-3 feet tall

Plant Width:

1-2 feet wide

Bloom Time:

Blooms early summer and midsummer, depending on variety

Landscape Uses:

Containers,Beds & Borders,Slopes

Special Features:

Flowers,Attractive Foliage,Cut Flowers,Tolerates Wet Soil,Deer Resistant,Easy to Grow