Lupinus, Lupin, Lupine
Lupinuspolyphyllum 'Noble Maiden'

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Lupinus (loo-PIE-nus)
Species: polyphyllum (pol-ee-FIL-um)
Cultivar: Noble Maiden

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Smooth

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored