Common Names
Large-Leaved Lupin, Wild Lupin

Botanical Name
Lupinus polyphyllus

Plant Family
Fabaceae (Pea Family)

Native Range
PNW, Vancouver Island, and Coastal Washington.

Life Cycle
Perennial

Hardiness Zone
3-10

Habit
3.5-4.5 ft tall. Graceful, busy plants have large palmate leaves with purple-blue flowers that are produced on long lush spikes. Very showy.

Sun/Soil
Prefers full sun and well drained soil. Tolerates poor soil, but does not tolerate heavy clay soils or winter flooding.

Germination/Sowing
Seeds are best direct sown in fall. If sowing in spring the seeds benefit from scarification, or soaking overnight before planting.

Growing/Care
Plants are drought tolerant, and fix nitrogen in the soil. They will self seed and naturalize; this can be prevented by cutting back or harvesting the flowers before they go to seed.

Harvesting
N/A

Culinary Uses
The entire plant is considered toxic.

Medicinal Uses
N/A

Themes
Native Plant Garden, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance, Deer Resistant, Cut Flowers.