Lupinus chamissonis

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Beach blue lupine

Beach blue lupine is a fast growing, bushy low shrub growing 4-6 feet tall and 3 feet wide.

It is endemic to California where it naturally grows in sand dunes and other coastal habitats.

The 4″ light purple flowers off set by the silvery leaves appear in the spring. The large flowers attract native bees and other pollinating insects. It is also great for a bird garden

It will do best with fast draining soils.

Lifeform: Shrub

Sun: Full Sun

Water: Dry, Light

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand

Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control

Container

D-16, D-40

Ecological Value

Important nitrogen fixer in coastal and chaparral plant communities. Prolific food source for a number of butterflies. It is also used to bind drifting sand dunes.

Historical Uses

Root fibers used for string for nets. The flowers were used in wreaths for the Flower Dance performed at the Strawberry Festival in May.

Distribution

It has has a limited distribution, restricted to coastal areas of California

Elevation

0 to 985 ft

Communities
Habitat

Sand dunes, coastal strand, and other sandy mild-climate areas