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Wild Perennial Lupine

Lupinus perennis

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ZONES  3-8 | Good to grow! Zone

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.

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Description

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).

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key features

Advantages
  • Bee Friendly
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Attracts Birds
  • Native
  • Naturalizes
  • Easy To Grow
  • Cut Flowers
  • Soil Enhancing
  • Deer Resistant
Light Requirements
  • Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
  • Full Sun
Bloom Time
Late spring to early summer

Additional information

Planting Time
  • Spring / Summer
Soil Moisture
  • Average
Water Tolerance
Moderate Rainfall
Soil Type
  • Average Soil
  • Sandy Soil
  • Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil
  • Well-Drained Soil
Mature Height
12-36" tall
Mature Spread
10" wide
Growing Zones
  • Zone 3
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
Ideal Region
  • Midwest
  • Northeast
  • Pacific Northwest
  • Southeast
  • Southwest
  • West
Native To
North America
Neonicotinoid Free
Yes
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