Fabaceae
Lupinus caudatus subsp. caudatus
Lupinus caudatus subsp. caudatus
Also known as Lupinus rosei, Lupinus gayophytophilus, Lupinus argenteus var. heteranthus, Lupinus meionanthus var. heteranthus
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Lupine · Native Wildflower · Perennial · Pollinator · Western Native · Cottage Garden · Drought Tolerant Once Established · Nitrogen Fixer · Blue Flowers
Tailcup lupine thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil with moderate moisture and at least partial sun. Plant it in a location with good air circulation to prevent powdery mildew, and avoid waterlogged conditions. As a nitrogen-fixing perennial, it benefits surrounding garden plants and requires minimal fertilization.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply until soil is moist, then allow the top inch to dry before watering again · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- sandy loam
- Soil pH
- 7–8
- Temperature
- -40°F to 85°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 3a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 2.5 ft
- Spread
- 12 in
- Spacing
- 18 in apart
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Root depth
- Deep
- Flowers
- Yes
- Foliage
- Fine
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Bangladesh, California, Nevada, Oregon
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Sources: trefle, usda
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