Lupinus nanus

$7.30

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Sky Lupine

Sky Lupine is a compact annual lupine that grows 0.5 – 2 ft. tall x 1 ft. wide in a pyramidal, spreading form. Space 2 ft. apart.

It’s fragrant, deep blue-purple/lavender to white flowers bloom abundantly from late winter throughout spring in chaparral clearings and along slopes throughout the Coast Ranges and Sierra foothills. It

This species is a larval host plant for the Painted Lady butterfly and is a wonderful nectar source for many other butterflies, hummingbirds, and native bees. Many birds eat the seeds as well!

Dazzling in combination with California poppies!

Lifeform: Annual

Sun: Full Sun

Water: Dry, Light

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand

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

Container

4", D-16, D-40

Ecological Value

Larval host plant of the Painted Lady butterfly. Nectar and pollen source for many species of butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Birds eat the seeds.

Historical Uses

Pomo and Kashaya peoples use the flowers in wreaths for the Flower Dance performed at the Strawberry Festival in May

Distribution

Coast Ranges and Sierra foothills of California, Nevada, and eastern Oregon

Elevation

0 to 3500 feet

Communities
Habitat

Found on slopes