Lupinus nootkatensis aka Nootka Lupin

Lupinus nootkatensis, also known as the Nootka lupine, is a perennial plant in the legume family, Fabaceae. Native to North America, this robust and clump-forming perennial can reach heights of up to 1m. It features velvety palmate leaves divided into 6-8 narrow leaflets. In early summer, whorls of lightly scented, pea-like flowers bloom on upright stems, displaying shades of blue, white, pink, purple, or pure white. Following the flowering season, hairy green pods of seeds develop. The Nootka lupine is commonly found along the west coast of North America and is highly valued in Britain and other North-European countries for its ability to tolerate cool, wet summers. It is one of the species used to create garden hybrids. In its native habitat, it can be seen growing along roadsides, gravel bars, and forest clearings from the Aleutian Islands and Southcentral Alaska to British Columbia. With its self-seeding nature, lupine often catches the eye with its vibrant blueish purple flowers from afar. While Nootka lupine is primarily a wild plant, it can also be cultivated as a houseplant. As a rare houseplant, it requires regular watering to thrive and prefers long-lasting, direct light, ideally within 1 foot of a window. Well-draining soil is essential for its growth. Repotting the plant every time it doubles in size eliminates the need for additional fertilizers. Nootka lupine belongs to the Lupinus genus and is native to Northwestern North America.