Lupine

Uses:

  • Cut Flowers
  • Wildlife Gardens
  • Thriller in Containers

Features:

  • Native to North America
  • Attracts Birds, Butterflies & Hummingbirds
  • Deer Resistant & Salt Tolerant

Sunlight:

  • Partial Sun to Full Sun
  • 5+ Hours of Direct Sun

Growing Zones:

Lupine is an easy to care for plant that is Native to North America. The striking upright flowers and textured foliage provide unique interest to any garden!

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  • Westcountry™ Red Rum Lupine foliage and flowers

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  • Westcountry™ Manhattan Lights Lupine Flowers and foliage

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  • WESTCOUNTRY™ Tequila Flame Lupine in the garden

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    Russell Hybrids Lupine Mix

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  • Rare Plant
    The Governor Lupine Flower Close Up
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    The Governor Lupine

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  • Mini Gallery Red Lupine with Red Blooms

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  • WESTCOUNTRY™ Rachel de Thame Lupine blooming
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  • Westcountry Masterpiece Lupine Flowers

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  • Westcountry Polar Princess Lupine flower

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  • Carolina Lupine in the Landscaping
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    Carolina Lupine

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    Blue Shades Lupine

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  • Gallery Red Lupine Foliage Close Up
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    Gallery Red Lupine

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    White Shades Lupine

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    Pink Shades Lupine

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    Red Shades Lupine

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  • Noble Maiden Lupine Foliage & Flower Close Up
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    Noble Maiden Lupine

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  • Gallery Blue Lupine Foliage Close Up
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    Gallery Blue Lupine

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  • West Country™ Persian Slipper Lupine Flowering
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    West Country™ Persian Slipper Lupine

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  • Gallery Pink Lupine Blooming
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    Gallery Pink Lupine

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    Sundial Wild Lupine Flower Close Up
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    Sundial Wild Lupine

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  • Chandelier Lupine Foliage and Flower Close Up
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    Chandelier Lupine

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  • West Country™ 'Towering Inferno Lupine Flowering
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    West Country™ 'Towering Inferno' Lupine

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  • Healthy Yellow Shades Lupine
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    Yellow Shades Lupine

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Growing Lupine

Lupinus, commonly known as lupin, lupine, or bluebonnet, is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family Fabaceae. The genus includes over 199 species, with centers of diversity in North and South America. We offer Lupine because it adds color to a garden, it self-sows, and is deer resistant. Blooming in colors white, pink, red, yellow, blue, purple, or bicolor, you can’t go wrong with this ornamental choice. Lupine can be toxic to humans and animals.

The Best Way to Use Lupine

Lupinus is a large genus of flowering plants, comprising hundreds of species. Growing 1-3 feet tall, the foliage of lupine is grey-green with silvery hairs and the colorful flowers resemble pea flowers. The rounded shrub-like habit is perfect for mixed beds, mass planting, or wildflower gardens. Growing in zones 4-8, Lupine typically grows 1-3 feet high and 3-8 feet wide. This flower likes full sun and well draining soil. Great for wildlife like bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.

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Use in a wildlife garden or mixed bed

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Blooms in many colors

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Unique flowers available in several colors

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Typically grow 1-3 feet tall

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Growing zones 4 to 8

About Lupine

Westcountry Blacksmith Lupine
Genus
Lupinus
Species
199+
Family
Fabaceae

Common Names:

Lupin, bluebonnet


Native To:

western United States

Plant Type:

Perennials

Foliage Type:

Herbaceous

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:

4-9

Flower Color:

White, pink, red, yellow, blue, purple

Flower Bloom Time:

Spring to summer

Growth Habit:

Rounded

Attracts:

Butterflies, mason bees, bumble bees and hummingbirds

Tolerates

Drought

Resists:

Deer

How To Use Lupine In The Garden

Lupines, belonging to the genus Lupinus, are notable for their tall, cone-shaped flower spikes in red, yellow, white, purple, or blue. These blooms often exhibit bicolored patterns and attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8, lupines thrive in full sun and cooler temperatures, reaching heights between 1 to 5 feet. Their unique ability to fix nitrogen from the atmosphere allows them to enhance soil fertility, benefiting surrounding plants.

Lupines serve as striking focal points in mass plantings, cottage gardens, and wildlife habitats. Their towering flower spikes introduce vertical interest, complementing lower-growing perennials. These flowering perennials are efficient in luring pollinators and can be a host plant for native butterflies. Their capacity to improve soil nitrogen levels makes them valuable companions in vegetable gardens, supporting the growth of nitrogen-loving plants.

Lupine Care

Plant lupines in early spring, selecting a site with full sun and well-draining soil. Loosen compacted or clay-rich earth by incorporating compost to enhance drainage. Maintain evenly moist soil during the initial growth phase; once established, lupines tolerate drier conditions, requiring watering primarily during droughts. Fertilization is generally unnecessary, as lupines fix atmospheric nitrogen; however, incorporating compost at planting can promote healthy growth.

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage a second bloom and prevent seed pod formation, as lupine seeds can be toxic. In late fall, after foliage has yellowed, cut plants back to the ground to prepare for dormancy. For winter protection, especially in colder climates, apply a thick layer of mulch over the root zone to insulate against temperature fluctuations. When growing lupines in containers, choose deep pots to accommodate their long taproots and water regularly, as potted plants may dry out faster than those in the ground.

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Lupine Companion Plants

Plants that go well with Lupine are deer resistant varieties and early spring bloomers. For a spectacular colorful display, we recommend these plants for your garden area.

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