Lupinus polyphyllus 'My Castle'

Lupine, Big Leaf Lupine

Family: Fabaceae Pea


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 8A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Red
Bloom time Early Summer to Early Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Alpine garden, border, container, ground cover, massing, rock garden, specimen, woodland garden
Height 24" to 5' / 60cm to 1.60m
Spread 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Growth rate Moderate
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, suitable for cut flowers, suitable for dried flowers, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, attractive foilage, native to North America, invasive, naturalizing