Lupinus polyphyllus 'Gallery Blue'

Lupine


Photo courtesy of Ball Horticulture

  • Hybrid of native species
  • Spike of blue flowers
  • Mounds of bright green leaves
  • Blooms late spring-early summer
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Garden
Mass Planting
Mass Planting
Native
Native
Rock Garden
Rock Garden

Dense, upright habit.  Pea-like flowers create elongated clusters of blue, pink, red, or yellow.  Blooms late spring- early summer.  



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Prefers moist, well drained soil and full sun Deadhead flowers to promote reblooming Plants will self-seed unless deadheaded


Height: 12-18 in
Spread: 15-18 in
Spacing: 18-24 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Blue
Zone: 4-8
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Garden
  • Container
  • Rock Garden
  • Mass Planting
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Native
  • Border or Bed
  • Naturalizing

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Spring
  • Summer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds

Soil Moisture:

  • Dry Soil
  • Average Water


Genus Overview: Lupinus

Common Name: Lupine

Dense, upright habit.  Pea-like flowers create elongated clusters of blue, pink, red, or yellow.  Blooms late spring- early summer.