Lupine Staircase™

Staircase™ is a Lupinus series bred for compact, heavily branched plants with multiple flower spikes opening together. Green Fuse Botanicals lists a range of named flower colors, including Blue, Dark Blue White, and Dark Blue Yellow, and its grower catalog describes first-year flowering without vernalization. ## Flowers and garden use The series is part of First Light® Perennials. Green Fuse describes the plants as forming a tiered display with a longer flowering period and a full, colorful presentation. Its catalog notes container appeal. North Carolina State Extension describes lupines generally as herbaceous perennials that bloom from spring into summer; the genus does best in full sun, organically rich soil, and consistent moisture. ## Maintenance In hot summer areas, provide light afternoon shade and mulch to keep roots cool. Deadhead spent flower spikes to encourage additional bloom. [See the exact Green Fuse Staircase™ series profile](https://green-fuse.com/new/lupine-staircase/) and [NC State Extension’s lupine growing guide](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/lupinus/).