About
A large, erect, evergreen perennial or short-lived subshrub from the mountains of western North America with broadly ovate to spatulate, grey-green, hairy leaves and tall, upright racemes of large, vivid blue to violet, pea-like flowers in summer. A bold and showy lupine for a well-drained, sunny border in cool-temperate conditions.
About the genus
Lupinus can be annuals, perennials or shrubs, with palmate leaves and showy terminal racemes of pea-like flowers
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.