Easy to grow, lupine thrives in cool, moist locations. It prefers full sun to light shade and average soils, but will tolerate sandy, dry soil. Plants develop long taproots, so loosen the soil to a depth of 12-20 inches using a rototiller or garden fork. They will not grow in clay.

Where do lupines grow wild?

Widely known as wild lupine, native lupine, or blue lupine, L. perennis is found across much of eastern North America, as well as along the shorelines of the Arctic Ocean. Once extremely prevalent, its range has been greatly diminished by human development.

Where do lupines grow in the United States?

Wild Lupine Growing naturally over almost the entire eastern half of the US (Maine to Florida, and west to the Rockies.) Wild Lupine is a popular wildflower wherever it blooms.