Family: Papilionaceae (puh-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Lupinus (loo-PIE-nus) (Info)
Species: nootkatensis (noot-kuh-TEN-sis) (Info)
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Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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