Mini Gallery Series Lupine
Lupinus
loo-PYE-nus
Perennials: Grandma's Garden
Lupine
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Plants will rebloom if spent flowers are removed. As these are biennial or short-lived perennials, allow some plants to set seed for future generations, or trim back hard after flowering is over. Flower spikes are great for cutting.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Blue-Green
Fall Foliage
Blue-Green
Flower Color
Blue
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Mid Summer
Habit
Upright
Height
12–18 in
Spread
6–12 in
Form
Spike
Characteristics
Type
Hybrid
Safety
Toxic to Dogs/Cats
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies; Attracts Beneficial Insects
Uses/Placement
Massed
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Sun
Soil Texture
Fertile
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
Low pH may cause nutrient toxicity
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Avoid Over-Fertilizing
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Molybdenum (Mo)
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Do Not Divide