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
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 |
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