Lupinus succulentus

Lupinus succulentus

Lupinus succulentus

Species Name: Lupinus succulentus
Common Name: Arroyo lupine

Easy to grow; tolerates heavy soils and disturbed areas. Germinates easily in any season given sufficient irrigation. Competes with weeds and adds nitrogen to soil. Caution: seeds, leaves and stems are toxic.

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Plant Family: Fabaceae

Plant Type: Annual

Height by Width: 2' H

Growth Habit: Upright

Deciduous/Evergreen:

Growth Rate: Fast

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Soil Preference: Adaptable

Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to occasional

Cold Hardy to:

Flower Season: Spring

Flower Color: Purple

Endangered?:

Distribution: California Floristic Province

Natural Habitat: Open or disturbed areas below 2500'

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References

• Bornstein, Carol, David Fross, and Bart O'Brien. California Native Plants for the Garden. Los Olivos, CA: Cachuma Press. 2005.

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