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Lupinus lepidus
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Pacific lupinePerennial, DeciduousFamily: Papilionaceae
- Height: 30cmSpread: 50cm
- Hardy
- Attractive to wildlife
Flower colour:
Purple
White
Foliage colour:
Green
Silver
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front
Soil
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Lupinus lepidus is a hardy perennial lupin, native to South America. It bears purple-blue and white pea-like flowers in spring and summer, above grey-green foliage. Like all lupins, it's blooms are attractive to bees. It’s perfect for growing in a gravel garden or a dry herbaceous border as part of a mixed display.
Grow Lupinus lepidus in very well-drained soil in full sun.
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Lupinus ‘lepidus’ and wildlife
Lupinus ‘lepidus’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Lupinus ‘lepidus’ poisonous?
Lupinus ‘lepidus’ causes an upset stomach and is harmful if ingested.
Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
Is known to attract Livestock
Livestock
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract People
People
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