Lupinus sparsiflorus

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Information by:         Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Lupinus sparsiflorus is an annual that reaches 1' tall and wide. It has purple flowers that bloom in late winter to spring. Leaves are palmately compound, with 5-9 leaflets, each to 1.5" long, green. Lupine grows in poor soil as along roadways. This beatiful annual should be irrigated every 3-4 weeks after established, especially during winter.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Annual

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Purple

 

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Very Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees, Poisonous

Design Styles

Meadow, Ranch, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

 

Location Uses

Raised Planter, Roadside, Walkways, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

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.