Staircase™ Blue Lupine
Lupinus
Full sun
Allow soil to dry slightly before watering.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | loo-PY-nus |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 18 to 24 in. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring to Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Violet-blue |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Allow soil to dry slightly before watering. |
| Companion Plants | Cranesbill (Geranium); Columbine (Aquilegia); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant