The Governor Lupine is a compact herbaceous perennial with a dense basal mound of narrow palmate foliage.  Tightly packed spires rise above the foliage sporting large purple-blue and cream sweet-pea like flowers that bloom from late spring to mid summer.  Flowers best in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils. 

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, Roses, Bearded Iris

IMAGES: Prides Corner, Lupinus 'The Governor'

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.