The first in the Lupinus genus to continue to bloom from late spring into summer. New shoots emerge as long as night temperatures are below 72°F and faded flowers are removed. Prefers well drained, slightly acid soil. Grows 16-20” tall. Plant 18” apart.
Plant Type |
Perennials |
Hardiness Zone |
4-8 |
Exposure |
Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring, Summer, Fall |
Height | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
Spacing |
18" (in) |
Water Needs |
Average |
Maintenance |
Low |
Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics |
Fragrant, Semi-Evergreen |
Tolerance |
Deer, Drought, Salt |
Attracts |
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses |
Banks and Slopes, Cut Flowers, Patio and Containers |
Lupinus Staircase™ Series, Yellow | Staircase™ Lupines || The first in the Lupinus genus to continue to bloom from late spring into summer. New shoots emerge as long as night temperatures are below 72°F and faded flowers are removed. Prefers well drained, slightly acid soil. Grows 16-20” tall. Plant 18” apart.
Full Sun,
Spring, Summer, Fall,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained,
Fragrant, Semi-Evergreen,
Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Salt Tolerant,
Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Banks and Slopes, Cut Flowers, Patio and Containers