Nootka Lupine
Lupinus nootkatensis
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–48" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
WA
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Nootka lupine is a showy native perennial that produces tall spikes of blue, purple, or white pea-like flowers from May through July. This native forms attractive clumps with distinctive palmate leaves and can reach up to 4 feet tall in optimal conditions.
In an HOA neighborhood
Nootka Lupine is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: moderate. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: mid zone, backyard only.
- Can look messy after blooming when seed pods develop
- May spread by self-seeding which some view as weedy
Wildlife value
Host plant for blue butterfly.
The flowers attract bees and butterflies, while the seeds provide food for birds. As a legume, it also fixes nitrogen in the soil, benefiting surrounding plants.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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