Bigleaf Lupine (Lupinus polyphyllus): Bundle of 5

Description

Bundle of 5

At a Glance: This is the showiest and largest of the native lupine varieties. It does well in open habitat areas, stream sides, and meadows, and can help restore disturbed areas as a nitrogen fixer.

Leaves: Palmately compound leaves with 10-17 leaflets each.

Flowers: Blue to violet dense cones of pea-like flowers that can be up to 15” long and develop into dark hairy seed pods. Blooms May through July or August.

Growing Conditions:

References:

MacKinnon, A., Pojar, J., & Alaback, P. B. (1994). Plants of the Pacific Northwest coast: Washington, Oregon, British Columbia & Alaska. Richmond, Wash: Lone Pine Publishing.