More about each Lupine: For more detail about bloom times, height, and other details on all Lupines included in our Lupine Seed Mix, click on the botanical name in the table below.

Lupines are wonderful pollinator plants, and some are host plants for butterflies too. Where the caterpillars eat the leaves, you may see holes or transparent areas in the leaves, but don’t worry – you’ve successfully created butterfly habitat!

Lupinus polyphyllus and Russel hybrid Lupines may be problematic in Eastern North America; if not properly managed, they may grow aggressively in some regions or habitats, displace desirable vegetation, and hybridize with the Eastern-and-Midwestern-US native L. perennis. Please consult with your local NRCS Field Office, Cooperative Extension Service office, state natural resource, or state agriculture department regarding its status and use.

This mix includes both annuals and perennials. Annuals grow, flower, and sets seed over the course of one year. If conditions are favorable in your garden, the plants may reseed. Perennials will return year after year from the same root system.

Why We Love Lupines

• Thanks to their stunning flower spikes, Lupines have been cherished for centuries, adding a vibrant touch to formal gardens, cottage gardens, naturalistic gardens, and wildflower meadows alike.
• As a plant in the legume family, Lupines are nitrogen fixers, making the nutrient more available to surrounding plants.
• Lupines grow well alongside grasses and other wildflowers, creating a beautiful tapestry of colors and textures.
• In gardens, they make excellent companions to plants like Irises, Daisies, Peonies, and Coneflowers, which complement their striking blooms and lush foliage.

This mix includes 5 famous Lupines: