Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Lupinus polyphyllus Westcountry 'Masterpiece'
Westcountry Masterpiece Lupine
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Height
- 2.5 ft to 3 ft
- Width
- 1.5 ft to 2 ft
- Flower color
- Tall spires of rich magenta and pink flowers with warm rose purple tones
- 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 Westcountry 'Masterpiece' produces densely packed flower spikes in rich magenta and purple tones, blooming from late spring into early summer and creating a bold vertical presence in the garden. Palmate leaves are composed of numerous narrow leaflets arranged in a circular pattern, forming a lush mound of blue-green foliage beneath the blooms. The flowers are carried on sturdy stems that attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Originating from the Westcountry series developed in England and derived from a species native to western North America, this cultivar reflects breeding focused on flower quality and garden performance. It is well suited to cottage gardens, mixed borders, and pollinator plantings, where its colorful flower spikes provide seasonal structure and visual interest.
Works well in
Borders · Sun Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Hummingbird Gardens · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Coreopsis · Russian sage · Sedums · Peonies · Coneflowers · Salvias
Design tip
Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. 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.
