About Lupine Westcountry™ Blacksmith Potted Lupine Plant

Lupinus polyphyllus 'Blacksmith'  - Westcountry™ Blacksmith Lupine

Westcountry Blacksmith Lupine is a dwarf herbaceous perennial that forms a mound of palmate foliage.  Tightly packed spires rise above the foliage sporting large bicolor dark blue and white sweet-pea like flowers that bloom from late spring through summer.  Flowers best in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils.  Resistant to drought and frost.

Type:	Perennial
Height:	2' - 3'
Spread:	1' - 2'
Spacing:	1.5'
USDA Hardiness Zone:	4 - 8
Culture:	Full Sun, Part Sun
Bloom Color:	Blue+White
Season of Interest:	Spring, Summer

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Powdery mildew and rot can cause considerable damage if left unchecked.  Dense crowns may rot in poorly drained soils.  Watch for aphids, mealy bugs, slugs, and beetles.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Garden, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Allium, Rose of sharon,  Iris

IMAGES: Prides Corner, Lupinus polyphyllus Westcountry™ 'Blacksmith'

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.