Lupinus sparsiflorus
Mojave Lupine
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.
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
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.