Color:

Lupine

Lupinus polyphyllus

Perennial

Popular

Tall flower spikes with pea-like flowers. Rainbow of colors. Cottage garden staple. Palmate leaves. Also called bluebonnet (Texas variety). Symbol of imagination and happiness.

Bloom Season

Spring, Summer

Habitat

Temperate

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Perfect For

Wedding

Care & Vase Life

Stays fresh for 5 to 7 days

when properly cared for

Cut when lower flowers are open and upper buds show color

Use a tall vase to support the spikes

Hollow stems may need support - insert wire or dowel if needed

Keep in cool conditions away from heat

Remove air bubbles - recut underwater

Change water every 2 days

Flowers open from bottom up

Short vase life 5-7 days

Fragrance Profile

Mild

Light, sweet, pea-like fragrance

Safety Information

Toxic to Cats

Toxic to Dogs

Toxic to Humans

Seeds and pods contain alkaloids - can cause digestive upset and neurological symptoms

Fun Facts

The name comes from Latin lupus meaning wolf - once thought to steal soil nutrients

Actually improves soil by fixing nitrogen through root nodules

Lupine beans were eaten in ancient Mediterranean cultures

Texas Bluebonnet is a type of lupine

Origin & History

Native to Mediterranean and North America

Lupines are found in both Old and New Worlds. Mediterranean species have been cultivated for food for 4,000 years. North American species, particularly the Texas Bluebonnet, are beloved wildflowers. English gardeners developed the Russell Hybrids in the 1930s, creating the colorful spikes we know today.