Big, stately, and glamorous, Lupinus polyphyllus ‘The Governor’ is a classic perennial lupine with bold blue-purple and white flower spikes that make a gorgeous vertical statement. Rising 12–18" above dense palmate foliage, the blooms bring cottage garden drama, pollinator appeal, and old-fashioned elegance to borders and large containers.

Also known as The Governor Lupine, this perennial forms a handsome 24–30" clump of leaves that delivers excellent foliage interest even before the flowers appear. Blooming from late spring to midsummer, it is a phenomenal presence in mixed perennial beds, cutting gardens, pollinator plantings, and large 20+ gallon containers. Butterflies love the flowers, while deer generally leave the plant alone.

Plant Lupinus polyphyllus ‘The Governor’ in full sun to light afternoon shade with rich, composty, well-drained soil and good air circulation for best performance. Keep evenly watered during active growth and enjoy those stately, bicolor spires. Explore more perennial favorites in our Lupinus - lupine (Perennial) collection.

We guarantee that the plants we sell are healthy and viable at the time they leave our care.

If a plant arrives in substandard condition, please take clear photographs and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. To ensure eligibility under this guarantee, we strongly encourage you to open and unpack your shipment immediately upon delivery and inspect the plants thoroughly.

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$14.99 flat rate for up to 6 plants is for standard FedEx/UPS Ground shipping to eligible states only. $19.99 for up to 12 plants. Plants being shipped to the following states are sent via Express Mail to help ensure they arrive quickly and healthy. 

(AL, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IN, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VT, VA, WV)
(list of states subject to change seasonally due to extreme heat or cold conditions)

We cannot ship Annie's Annuals plants to P.O. boxes or outside the continental U.S.

Individual plants are shipped in 4" pots and we ship in boxes of 4, 6, 8, or 12 plants per box.

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