Lupine – Small Flowered Bi-Color

The Small-Flowered Bi-Color Lupine (Lupinus bicolor) brings delicate charm to native plant meadows and wildflower gardens. Native to the open prairies and sandy, gravelly soils of western North America—from British Columbia to California—this sun-loving lupine thrives in well-drained, open sites. Its distinctive two-toned blossoms feature blue petals and a white banner spot that often turns magenta as the flowers mature, creating a soft yet colorful spring display.

Planting Tip: Sow seeds outdoors in fall (especially in Pacific Northwest climates) to allow natural cold stratification over the winter months. Choose a sunny location with excellent drainage, and give plants room to grow in thin or disturbed soils where they naturally thrive. Although many native wildflowers require time to establish, Lupinus bicolor often germinates readily and may bloom in its first spring when conditions are favorable.

This small annual lupine is an excellent choice for naturalizing meadows, slopes, and restoration projects where low-growing, drought-tolerant species are desired. Its roots enrich the soil by fixing nitrogen, supporting the health of surrounding native plants, while its early-season blooms provide valuable nectar for native bees and other pollinators. When massed together, Small-Flowered Bi-Color Lupine creates a stunning carpet of soft blues, purples, and whites, announcing the arrival of spring in true western style.

Most perennials will not bloom the first year they are planted.  They establish a plant the first year and then bloom the second and every year after that.  Annuals will give you color the first year you plant them and then can reseed themselves if they like where they are growing.   This is why perennials tend to be more expensive.  It takes twice as long to get seed off of the plant than an annual when initially planting.

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The broadcast rate for seeding is 40 – 50 pounds per acre.

The seed drill rate for seeding in rows is 20 pounds per acre.