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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

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Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Salt Tolerant
• Poisonous
• Seed
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.