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