Toxic Plant Known to be toxic - Toxic to mammals if ingested.
Image of Lupinus perennis
Source: Doug McGrady
image of Flowering plant
Lupinus perennis
Sundial Lupine
Lupin vivace

Synonyms

perennial lupine
lupin pérenne
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Bloom Colour: Purple Bloom Period: May - Jul
Max Height: 2.0 feet
Max Width: 1.5 feet (spreads by rhizome)
Light Condition:
Full sun More than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Part shade More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Moisture dry Tolerates dry soil condition
Lifespan: Perennial plants that will that come back year after year
Gardener Experience:
does not spread Does not spread uncontrollably
plant germinate easy Easy to germinate
plant self seeding Self-seeding
Landscape Uses:
rock garden Suitable for rock gardens
Ecological Benefits:
Hummingbird friendly Supports hummingbirds
Pollinator garden Supports pollinators
butterfly host Butterfly host
bee host Bee host
nitrogen fixer Fixes nitrogen in the soil
Tolerates:
Sand Tolerant Tolerates sandy conditions
Juglone Tolerant Tolerates juglone conditions
Special Features and Considerations:
plant endangered This plant is endangered

Plant Location

Distribution according to VASCAN

Distribution: Lupinus perennis
Ephemeral Native Introduced Excluded Extirpated Doubtful Absent

Thrives in Ecozones

  • Atlantic Maritime
  • Boreal Shield
  • Mixed Wood Plains

Ecological Benefits

Butterflies Supported by Lupinus perennis

  • Glaucopsyche lygdamus (Silvery Blue)

Specialized Bees Supported by Lupinus perennis

  • Megachile melanophaea
Plants that grow in similar conditions, that bloom at the same time.

Complementary Plants

  • No complementary plants found.

Substitute For Non-Native Plants

  • Buddleia (Butterfly Bush)
  • Delphinium (Delphinium)
  • Iris pseudacorus (Yellow Iris)
  • Iris (Iris Cultivars)
  • Hesperis matronalis (Dame Rocket)

Sowing Information

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  • Sowing depth: Sow just below surface
  • Sow by February
  • Stratification duration: 60 days
  • Self-seeding
  • Notes: Needs scarification if started in fridge

Harvesting and Seed Sharing

  • Harvest start month: June
  • Harvesting indicator:
    • Pods are open
  • Harvesting:
    • Open the pod, remove seeds
  • Seed viability test:
    • No test needed before donating
  • Packaging measure: 1 rounded 1/32 teaspoon
  • Seed storage:
    • Air dry in paper bag or open container, for a few days until crisp
    • Shake seeds to move them once in a while to prevent molding
  • Cultivar: Yes, do not donate unless you know source, and there are no known cultivars in your garden or at proximity
  • Remove non-seed material
  • No harvesting video available at this time.

Toxicity Notes

Toxic to mammals if ingested.