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Wild Perennial Lupine (Lupinus perennis) is a showy native wildflower that blooms in late spring with spikes of blue and bluish-purple flowers. A plant for experienced gardeners, this species must be planted in a sandy soil where it will pull nitrogen from the air and enrich the soil that surrounds it. Once established, it will naturalize, attracting bees, birds, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low
temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will
survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack
of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
This showy native wildflower blooms in late spring with spikes of blue and bluish-purple flowers. Once common in nature, loss of habitat has greatly reduced the range of Wild Perennial Lupine (Lupinus perennis). This species must be planted in a sandy soil where it will pull nitrogen from the air and enrich the soil that surrounds it, and it can be challenging to establish in the garden. It’s beneficial to apply legume rhizobia inoculant (commonly used on many leguminous vegetables) to Lupine transplants to help establish them. The beautiful palm-shaped leaves are caterpillar food for many butterfly species, making it an excellent choice for pollinator and habitat gardens. Recommended companion plants include other species that thrive in sandy soil, like Coreopsis, Western Sunflower (Helianthus occidentalis), and Purple Love Grass (Eragrostis).
View more Planting Guides, or download our complete Planting Guide for tips on caring for your plants when you receive your order, as well as planting instructions for Perennials, Spring-Planted Bulbs, Fall-Planted Bulbs, Cacti & Succulents, Xeric Plants and more.
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As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat. The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and spring-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.
Perennials and spring-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your hardiness zone. Perennial and spring-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service toll-free at (800) 925-9387 or contact us by email.
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 is a showy native wildflower that blooms in late spring with spikes of blue and bluish-purple flowers. A plant for experienced gardeners, this species must be planted in a sandy soil where it will pull nitrogen from the air and enrich the soil that surrounds it. Once established, it will naturalize, attracting bees, birds, butterflies, and hummingbirds.)
