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Lupine

Dramatic flower spikes in a wide range of vibrant colors make an excellent choice for summer bouquets or attracting hummingbirds to the garden. Prefers cool, evenly moist sites. Remove faded flower spikes to encourage reblooming.

Companion Plants

Black-Eyed Susan

Blanket Flower

Creeping Myrtle

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Lupine

  • Botanical name

    Lupinus hybrid

  • Variety

    Russells Hybrid

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    3-5' (1-1.5 m)

  • Habit

    Mounded

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Mix

  • Bloom Time

    Spring-summer

  • Maintenance

    Pinch back for fuller appearance