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Lupinus perennis

Sundial Lupine (Wild Lupine, Blue Lupine, Blue Bonnets)

The showy, sweet-pea-like, blue to purple flowers have a white central streak. Occasionally the flowers range from pink to white.

  • »  Other Common Names: Indian Beet, Old Maids Bonnets
  • »  Compact spikes of showy flowers
  • »  Blue-violet flowers with a white, central streak
  • »  Occasionally flowers are pink or white
  • »  Black, seed heads follow once the flowers finish
  • »  Smooth, palmate leaves are bright green
  • »  Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
  • »  Flower Height: 75 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 40 cm

Plug50
$8.75
1 Litre
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1gal
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Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate
Medium
Critter
Rabbit Resistant
Flowering Time
Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
Clumping
Upright
Foliage Color
Green
Landscape uses
Naturalizing
Roadside planting
Rock garden
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Additional Information about Lupinus perennis

Native to Ontario 

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Lupinus perennis

Will thrive in a dry, well-drained, sandy or gravelly soil, in full sun or partial shade. Once established they do not like to be transplanted.