WESTCOUNTRY™ 'Manhattan Lights' PP18868 Lupine

Manhattan Lights is a Westcountry™ lupine with tall, upright spikes of burgundy-purple and yellow flowers above green foliage. Proven Winners lists a garden height of 24–36 inches, a spread of about 24 inches, and flowering from spring through early summer. ## Flowers and garden use The bi-colored spikes bring vertical color to perennial borders and can be cut for arrangements. Plant it in full sun or part shade, in soil that drains well and stays evenly moist. The official profile places this selection in USDA Zones 4–9 and notes that bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds may visit; deer and rabbits tend to avoid it. ## Establishment Lupines prefer rich soil and regular moisture, especially while young. In hot summer areas, light afternoon shade and mulch help keep roots cool. They are short-lived perennials in many gardens, so leaving a few seed heads can help renew the planting. ## Maintenance Deadhead faded flower spikes to encourage further bloom, and watch for aphids, slugs, and snails. Lupine seeds and plant parts can be harmful if eaten. [Proven Winners’ Manhattan Lights plant profile](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/lupinus/westcountry-manhattan-lights-lupine-lupinus-polyphyllus) · [NC State Extension’s lupine guide](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/lupinus/).