Lupinus succulentus
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 succulentusAnnual. California native.To 3 ft. high, 2 1/2 ft. wide; lushand leafy, with 6-in. spikes ofblue flowers in spring. Normallyfound in damp places but adapts elsewhere; sometimesused for erosion control. Moderate to ample water.
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