Lupinus polyphyllus
Lupinus polyphyllus is known as the large-leaved or bigleaf lupine and is the main species of gardens.
Lupinus polyphyllus is known as the large-leaved or bigleaf lupine. It is native to western North America from Alaska and BC south to California. It is also the garden lupin and the basis of all our garden hybrids. It is a large species with flowers blooming 3-5 feet high usually in purple-blue with white. Pollinated by bumblebees. It is a larval host to many butterfly species. Photo: Wikipedia.
Common Name: Large-Leaved Lupine
Family: Fabaceae (The Legume Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-9
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 8-12"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Blue
Secondary Bloom Colour: Purple
Bloom Time: Early Summer
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Bees, Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: Yes
Native Habitat: Along streams and creeks and other moist habitats from Alaska and BC to California.
Award:
Geographical Origin: North America
