Westcountry™ 'Blacksmith' Lupine is a striking, fast-growing perennial featuring tall, sturdy, upright spikes of dark purple and white bicolor blooms. Part of the Westcountry series raised in Devon, UK, it reaches 24–36 inches high, offering dense, showy flower spikes and bright green foliage in late spring to early summer. 
Blooms: Intense, thick, and bicolor spikes with dark purple and white flowers, blooming in late spring to early summer.
Size: Grows approximately 24–36 inches tall and 18–30 inches wide, with strong, sturdy stems that rarely require staking.
Foliage: Distinctive, lush, palmate (fan-shaped), bright green leaves that form a bushy mound.
Maintenance: Fast-growing and low-maintenance. Deadheading (pruning back to 6 inches) after the first bloom can encourage a second, smaller bloom in late summer/autumn.
Hardiness: Thrives in USDA Zones 4–9, preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
Uses: Ideal for cottage gardens, mass planting, and as a dramatic cut flower