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Longspur Lupine (Lupinus arbustus) is a striking native lupine that brings bold color and form to native gardens. Upright spikes of pea-like flowers range from purple to white to yellow, often with different colors appearing together on the same plant! These blooms rise above dense clumps of palmate green leaves for a dramatic seasonal display in late spring to early summer. As a nitrogen-fixing legume, Longspur Lupine enriches the soil naturally, helping surrounding plants thrive while providing nectar and pollen for native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Adapted to lower elevations and dry, rocky soils and open slopes, Longspur Lupine is perfect for garden beds and borders, cottage gardens, naturalistic meadows, and prairie-inspired plantings.
Photo Credit: Thayne Tuason
Longspur Lupine
Irrigation Requirement: Water moderately during establishment and then Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Mature Size: 1.5 - 3' tall and 1 - 2' wide
Spacing: 1 - 2' apart
Bloom Colors: White/Yellow/Purple
Bloom Season: May - June or July
Hardiness Zone: 4 - 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun, but will tolerate light shade
Deer Resistant: Yes
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Soils: Does best in well-draining sand or loam soils. Will not tolerate water-logged soil.
Plants in the Lupinus genus are known hosts for 44 native pollinators in northern Utah. They are also support a variety of native pollinators and improve the soil by fixing nitrogen.