Lupinus nanus
Sky Lupine
Annuals, Shrubs, Flowers
LUPINUSLeaves are divided into many leaflets that spread out like fingers of a hand. Sweet pea-like flowers are borne in dense spikes at ends of stems. There are hundreds of species, many of them native to the western U.S. and found in a wide range of habitats. The most commonly grown lupines are the Russell hybrids. Most lupines are not fussy about soil, though hybrids prefer rich, slightly acidic soil. All need good drainage.
Lupinus nanusAnnual. Native from California to British Columbia.To 8–24 in. high, 9–12 in.wide. Spring flowers are richblue marked with white. Sowseeds in fall or winter; combineCalifornia poppies (Eschscholziacalifornica) with the lupines for contrast. Self-sows readily where it gets little competition. Excellent for barren banks. No irrigation needed except in desertzones.
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