perennial☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 3a – Zone 9b
Lupine (Lupinus perennis) is an upright perennial wildflower with distinctive blue, purple, pink, or white flower spikes that bloom in late spring to early summer. As a nitrogen fixer, it enriches soil and attracts pollinators while tolerating poor, sandy soils.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–2.5′ tall × 1–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 3aZone 9b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota
