Fabaceae
Lupinus latifolius subsp. latifolius
Lupinus latifolius subsp. latifolius
Also known as Lupinus latifolius var. columbianus, Lupinus columbianus, Lupinus lasiotropis, Lupinus cytisoides
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Lupine · Perennial · Wildflower · Pollinator · Pacific Northwest · Blue Flowers · Native Plant · Nitrogen Fixer · Cottage Garden
Broadleaf Lupine is a showy perennial native to the Pacific Coast, producing tall spikes of blue to purple flowers that pollinators love. Plant in well-drained, slightly acidic soil with partial to full sun, and water regularly to keep soil moist during the growing season. Deadhead spent flower spikes to extend the blooming period and prevent excessive self-seeding.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 5 hours
- Watering
- Water thoroughly to keep soil evenly moist, especially during active growth; avoid waterlogging · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- sandy loam
- Soil pH
- 6.5–7
- 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
- 24 in apart
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Root depth
- Deep
- Flowers
- Yes
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- California, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Oregon, Washington
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Sources: trefle, usda
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