Lupinus succulentus
Arroyo Lupine
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:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.