Classic lupine leaves (palmate) but with noticeably wider leaflets (thus its common name). It has a bushy, densely branched habit forming multiple flowering stems. Blooms are a lovely, airy lavender-purple on spires up to 10 inches tall. This is a very adaptable lupine for your garden but will appreciate good drainage. A good resource for pollinators and butterflies. Deciduous.
- Per/Ann: Perennial
- Sun/Shade: Full sun (will tolerate some shade)
- Zones: 5-9
- Bloomtime: mid-summer
- Height: 3 – 4 ft
- Habitat: moist to dry prairies, meadows, woodland edges. Found in a variety of habitats.
- Stratification: short – if any (with scarification).
Portland Plant List (Backyard Habitat Certification): Yes
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