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Staircase™ Blue Lupine
Lupinus
Pronunciation: loo-PY-nus
SKU #44418
Showy, dense flower spikes of lavender-blue add a colorful vertical accent to perennial beds. Unlike most lupine, the Staircase™ series doesn't require cool temperatures to flower, making it a great selection for warmer climates. An excellent cut flower. Herbaceous.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Allow soil to dry slightly before watering.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 18 to 24 in. tall and wide.
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Be Inspired: How to Use this Plant
| Bloom Time | Late spring to summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Violet-blue |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Cranesbill (Geranium); Columbine (Aquilegia); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata) |
| Care Instructions | Prefers a sunny site and rich, fast-draining soil. Water regularly and deeply, allowing the soil to dry slightly between intervals; avoid overhead watering. Trim spent flowers to promote continued bloom. May be pruned back to 6 inches after blooming, to rejuvenate the foliage. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Late spring to summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Violet-blue |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Cranesbill (Geranium); Columbine (Aquilegia); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Prefers a sunny site and rich, fast-draining soil. Water regularly and deeply, allowing the soil to dry slightly between intervals; avoid overhead watering. Trim spent flowers to promote continued bloom. May be pruned back to 6 inches after blooming, to rejuvenate the foliage. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.