Lupinus succulentus

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Lupinus succulentus

Arroyo Lupine

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor Photographer:

Description

This is a California native annual with blue flower spikes that can be as long as 6" in the spring.

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Blue, Purple

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.