Family: Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Lupinus (loo-PIE-nus) (Info) Species: havardii (hav-AR-dee-eye) (Info)
Category: Annuals
Height: 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness: Not Applicable
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color: Medium Blue
Bloom Time: Late Winter/Early Spring Mid Spring
Foliage: Herbaceous
Other details: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information: Non-patented
Propagation Methods: From seed; direct sow after last frost Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting: Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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