Lupinus arboreus
Tree Lupine
Description
This shrub has grayish green leaves with flowers may be in yellow, blue, or lavender forms and bloom in the spring.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Blue Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Foundation, Roadside
Special Uses
Fire Resistant, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.
One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.