Fabaceae
Lupinus latifolius subsp. leucanthus
Lupinus latifolius subsp. leucanthus
Also known as Lupinus leucanthus, Lupinus laetus, Lupinus latifolius var. leucanthus
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Lupine · White Flowers · Southwest Native · Perennial · Wildflower · Mountain Plant · Pollinator · Nitrogen Fixer · Native Garden
White-flowered Broadleaf Lupine is a striking subspecies native to the arid mountain ranges of the American Southwest, bearing tall spikes of white to pale lavender blooms. It prefers well-drained soils, cooler mountain climates, and partial shade, making it ideal for high-elevation rock or native gardens. Water regularly during the growing season and allow the soil surface to dry slightly between waterings.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 5 hours
- Watering
- Water thoroughly to keep soil evenly moist; reduce frequency once established in summer · 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
- Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies
Sources: trefle, usda
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