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When to Plant Lupine in Mountain View, Hawaii (96771)

Location

Mountain View, Hawaii

ZIP Code

96771

USDA Zone

11b

Last Frost

Thursday, January 1, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Thursday, December 4, 2025

Pro Tip: Sow Lupine directly outdoors 4 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Lupinus polyphyllus
Days to Maturity 365 days
Mature Height 24-48"
Spread 24"

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun to Partial Shade

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Water

Moderate (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

18" apart

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Planting Depth

0.5" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 14-21 days

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Growing Lupine in Zone 11b

Lupine (Lupinus polyphyllus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Mountain View, Hawaii, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 11b, you should direct sow seeds around Thursday, December 4, 2025.

Your average last frost date is Thursday, January 1, 2026. Lupine grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.