Large-Leaved Lupine is a tall perennial herb wit stately spikes of rich blue-violet flowers. The long stiff stems, tightly packed with flowers can reach heights of up to 1,5m(4ft). Flowering begins in

mid-spring and can last until mid-summer. large-Laved Lupine is found un grassy meadows, streamsides, and seepage sites at low elevations throughout western North America, from Alaska to California. In garden setting, Lupines grow best in sun to partila shade, in slightly, to moderate acitic soils.