Lupine, Westcountry™ King Canute Lupine
SKU #'s
- 1027165
- Delivery Available with Online Checkout
- Not Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Willimantic Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Woodstock Mackey's
Westcountry Blacksmith Lupine is a dwarf herbaceous perennial that forms a mound of palmate foliage. Tightly packed spires rise above the foliage sporting large bicolor violet blue and white sweet-pea like flowers that bloom from late spring through summer. Flowers best in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils. Resistant to drought and frost.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
1' - 2' |
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Spacing: |
1.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue+White |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Summer |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Powdery mildew and rot can cause considerable damage if left unchecked. Dense crowns may rot in poorly drained soils. Watch for aphids, mealy bugs, slugs, and beetles.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Garden, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Allium, Rose of sharon, Iris
IMAGES: Proven Winners, Westcountry™ 'King Canute' Lupine
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
