Arroyo Lupine – California Native
Arroyo Lupine is a California native that is found from Southern California to just north of San Franciso. It is an annual blooms the first year from seed. Pair with yellow lupine for lovely contrasting native blooms. Itis reseeds itself for blooms the following year. Hummingbirds and butterflies love this plant. Gardeners love the east drough tolerant nature of this plant. Simply harvest to sow seeds where you’d like each year.Â
Botanical Names: Lupinus succulentus
Characteristics:Â
- Annual, self-seeding
- Plants grow to 2-4 feet tall
- Vibrant pastels of purple blooms
- Prefers full sun, rich loam is best that drains well
- 1 gram or ~32 Seeds per packetÂ
Instructions –Â Sow directly in garden in early spring. No cold stratification is needed as Arroyo lupine is an annual.Â
- Â Sow 1/4″ deep
- Germination 14-25 days
- Thin 12-15″Â apart
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