Fabaceae
Lupinus kuschei
Lupinus kuschei
Also known as Lupinus jacob-andersonii, Lupinus sericeus var. kuschei, Lupinus porsildianus
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Lupine · Canadian Native · Yukon · British Columbia · Subalpine · Wildflower · Pollinator · Perennial · Cool Climate · Fabaceae
Kusche's lupine is a vigorous, fast-growing perennial native to subalpine meadows and open forests of British Columbia and Yukon, producing classic lupine flower spikes that pollinators adore. It thrives in cool climates with well-drained, moderately fertile soil and ample moisture during the growing season, making it well suited to northern or mountain gardens. Deadhead spent flower spikes to extend blooming and prevent excessive self-seeding.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 6 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply until soil is evenly moist, then allow the top inch to dry before watering again · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- sandy loam
- Soil pH
- 7–7.5
- Temperature
- -40°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 3a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 4 ft
- Spread
- 18 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
- British Columbia, Yukon
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Sources: trefle, usda
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