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California Native Plant

Lupinus arboreus

Tree Lupine

Plant photo of: Lupinus arboreus
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Information by:         Photographer: Greg Applegate

 

Description

This shrub has grayish green leaves with flowers come 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

Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.