Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Lupinus polyphyllus 'Pink and Yellow'
Pink and Yellow Lupine
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Height
- 2.5 ft to 3.5 ft
- Width
- 1.5 ft to 2 ft
- Flower color
- Tall spires of soft pink and buttery yellow flowers with bicolored blooms
- Foliage color
- Blue green palmate leaves with finely divided leaflets and a soft texture
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early summer
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Moderate; deadhead spent flower spikes to encourage rebloom and cut back after flowering
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 4 to 8
- Wildlife
- Hummingbirds, bees, butterflies and pollinators attracted to nectar rich flowers
About this plant
Lupinus polyphyllus 'Pink and Yellow' produces tall flower spikes composed of soft pink blossoms accented by creamy yellow banners, blooming from late spring into early summer and bringing warm, blended color to the garden. Palmate leaves are composed of numerous narrow leaflets, forming a dense mound of blue-green foliage beneath the blooms. The flowers are packed closely along sturdy stems that attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators throughout the flowering season.
Originating from garden selections of a species native to western North America, this cultivar reflects breeding focused on distinctive coloration and ornamental display. It is well suited to cottage gardens, mixed borders, and pollinator plantings, where its colorful flower spikes contribute structure, texture, and seasonal interest.
Works well in
Borders · Sun Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Hummingbird Gardens · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Bee balm · Yarrow · Ornamental grasses · Garden phlox · Black-eyed Susans · Daylilies
Design tip
The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. Give it open sun and room to fill out, and repeat it in threes or fives so the planting reads as one sweep instead of scattered dots.
