Lupine, Blue & White (lb)

Blue and White Lupine (Lupinus nanus) is a beloved Mexican wildflower with bold spikes of rich blue and white blossoms on 8 to 15 upright stems. This certified-organic annual reaches 14 to 16 inches tall and blooms from spring into early summer, thriving in full sun and most soil types. As a nitrogen-fixing legume it doubles as a cover crop. This 1 lb size suits larger plantings.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Lupinus nanus
• Type: Certified organic, non-GMO annual
• Sun: Full sun
• Soil: Adaptable to most soil types
• Height at maturity: 14 to 16 inches
• Bloom time: Spring into early summer
• Size: 1 lb

Best for

• Naturalized gardens and wildflower meadows
• Slopes, banks, and open meadows
• Nitrogen-fixing cover cropping
• Pollinator habitat
• Pairing with California poppies for contrast

How to grow

Sow directly in full sun in well-draining soil. Plants reach 14 to 16 inches and bloom spring into early summer. This lupine self-sows where there is little competition, providing natural regeneration year after year. Each lot is backed by a germination guarantee, though final performance depends on growing conditions.

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