Lupinus polyphyllus - Bigleaf Lupine, Bog Lupine, Meadow Lupine (Plant)

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This lupine is suited for regular garden care or for moist areas near ponds and streams. Beautiful deep blue or purple flowers. Tolerates some drought, and needs some sun for best performance. Caution: all parts are toxic. Plant Characteristics Family Name Fabaceae Species Name Lupinus polyphyllus Common Name Bigleaf Lupine, Bog Lupine, Meadow Lupine Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast-Part Sun, Inland-Part Sun, Water Requirement High Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Blue, Purple, Violet, Lavender Flowering Months May, June, July, August Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Height by Width 4ft. x 4ft. Growth Rate Slow Endangered Not Ranked Growth Habit Rounded, Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Klamath Ranges, High North Coast Ranges, Cascade Range, High Sierra Nevada, Northwestern CA, Central Western CA, Transverse Ranges, San Jacinto, Great Basin; to OR, ID, NV Natural Habitat Wet places; from 5,000' - 9,800' Specialty Features Butterflies/Moths Pollinators Deer Resistant Show more