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California Native Plant

Lupinus arboreus

Tree Lupine

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Greg Applegate

 

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:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.