Latin Name: Lupinus polyphyllus 'Tequila Flame'
Height: 24 – 36 inches
Spread: 20 – 24 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun; Part Sun
Bloom Time: May to June
Hardiness Zone: 4-9
Description:
Tequila Flame Lupines feature long flower spikes on long stems that could benefit from staking. Best in mass plantings, Tequila Flame shows off its bicolor red and yellow flower bells. They perform best when grown in consistent moisture that is not soggy, with plenty of sun and protection from summer winds. It is a short lived perennial, averaging 2-5 years, so allow it to go to seed to continue in the garden. Cut back to the ground once the foliage is ratty to encourage fresh growth. This Lupine might rebloom in late summer or early fall, especially when deadheaded. Flowers can be cut to enjoy in fresh arrangements.
Attracts: Bees; Butterflies; Hummingbirds
Other Names: Lupin; Bluebonnet; Blue Bonnet; West Country