Fabaceae
Shasta Lupine
Lupinus albicaulis var. shastensis var. shastensis
Also known as Lupinus shastensis, Shasta Mountain Lupine, Lupine
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Lupine · Native Perennial · California Native · Oregon Native · Wildflower · Pollinator Plant · Nitrogen Fixer · Fabaceae · Shasta · Blue Flowers
Shasta Lupine is a striking native perennial from California and Oregon, producing tall spikes of blue to purple flowers in spring and early summer. Plant in well-drained, slightly acidic soil with at least partial sun; it is a nitrogen-fixer and benefits garden soil over time. Avoid overwatering and heavy clay soils, which can lead to root rot.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 5 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply to encourage deep root growth; allow the top inch of soil to dry between waterings · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- sandy loam
- Soil pH
- 6–7
- 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
- 24 in apart
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Root depth
- Deep
- Flowers
- Blue
- Foliage
- Green · Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- California, Oregon
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Sources: trefle, usda
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