Sierra Lupine

Sierra (or Gray’s) lupine is a 1 foot tall low growing, ground hugging perennial. Endemic to California and Native to the Sierra Nevada Mountains growing in meadows.

The dense lavender flowers appear in late spring and early summer. A perfect addition to a pollinator garden. Bees and Butterflies love the flowers and birds feast on the seeds.

It will grow best in well drained soils but will tolerate our local clay soils as well.

Lifeform: Perennial

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Dry, Light, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand

Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies