Lupinus species 'Australis'

Also Known As

Australis Lupine

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

5a-10b

Lupinus species 'Australis' plant details

Lupinus species 'Australis' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lupinus species 'Australis'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, long-blooming, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lupinus species 'Australis'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Like your Lupines big, fat & everblooming? Then we’ve got your dream plant right here! Incredibly fast growing to 5’ tall & wide, this amazing Lupine blooms Spring thru Fall (if you cut the spent blooms) with loads of beautiful, scented, blue & purple bi-colored blooms on 8” spikes. Great for cutting (you’ll get lots!) & attractive to bumblebees & butterflies, too. If it gets too big for you, just cut it to the ground & it’ll spring right back up to bloom again in a smaller size. Wonderfully large & attractive palmate leaves. Goes deciduous in Winter. Top dress with 2” of compost in early Spring & watch it burst from the soil with a vengeance. Mildew resistant. Self-sows.