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.
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:
Remember to check your irrigation system at least once a month, especially your valves, sprinkler heads, and drip emitters.