Lupinus formosus
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Summer lupine
This spreading perennial herb grows to about 1′ tall and 1′ wide.
Summer lupine is host of the endangered Mission blue butterfly, this is a great habitat plant to plant in the garden!
A beautiful perennial for dry sunny spots, the silvery grey leaves stand out against darker greens of Ceanothus and Coffeeberry. You won’t be disappointed with the fragrant blue flowers from April to August.
This lupine tolerates heavier soils as long as water is kept to a minimum.
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Dry, Light
Soil: Clay
Other: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Bees, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
| Ecological Value | Host of the endangered Mission blue butterfly. |
|---|---|
| Historical Uses | No Historical Use found. |
| Distribution | Native to California and found only slightly beyond California borders. |
| Elevation | Between 0 and 9850 feet |
| Communities | |
| Habitat | Grows in the openings between the oaks and chaparral. |
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