Description

Meadow lupine grows in moist places throughout much of the mountainous regions of Northern California. It grows in a large, expanding mound of large solid green leaves to about two feet. The typical lupine flowers - successive whirls on tall spires - range in color from blue to purple and pink. These appear from late spring through the end of summer. Meadow lupine is adaptable to a variety of growing sites, but does require regular water and some shade in hot inland gardens. Combine with other moisture lovers such as California cone flower, Rudbeckia californica, Sierra columbine, Aquilegia pubescens, or Indian rhubarb, Darmera peltata for a wetland garden. Deciduous in late summer and winter, reappearing in early spring.