PL. —Lupinus perennisBotanical illustration — drop image
Lupinus perennis

Sundial Lupine

SpringSummer
3a8aHardiness zone
Peak bloom windowZone 6b · frost-offset weeks
Winter
Not in bloom
Spring
Peak bloom
Summer
Not in bloom
Fall
Not in bloom
Peak bloom
In bloom
Background

Care guide
SunFull sun to part shade
WaterLow; drought tolerant once established
SoilSandy, well-draining, acidic; pH 4.5–6.5; fixes nitrogen
Spacing12–18 inches
Height12–24 inches
Zone3a – 8a
Native RegionAL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, WV
Direct sowFrost hardy