Arctic lupine
Lupinus arcticus
Arctic lupine is a striking perennial native to subarctic regions that produces tall spikes of vivid blue-purple flowers in late spring and summer. It thrives in cool climates with well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil and requires little fertilization thanks to its nitrogen-fixing root nodules. Plant it in a sunny to lightly shaded spot and it will reward you with bold color and excellent wildlife value.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
120″ – 360″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Flowers
purple
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply But Infrequently; Allow Soil To Dry Slightly Between Waterings
Soil pH
5 – 7.5
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 180″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 6, 2022 by Manuëlle (cc-by-sa)
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