Lupinus microcarpus

Also Known As

Lupinus microcarpus var. microcarpus
Chick Lupine

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 12"
W: 12"

planting zones

1-11

Lupinus microcarpus plant details

Lupinus microcarpus is a broadleaf semi-evergreen annual / biennial with green foliage. In summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lupinus microcarpus

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, floriferous, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lupinus microcarpus

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A very nice compact annual lupine growing to 1’. The seed was collected in the East Bay hills, making it the perfect lupine for the local California Native Garden. It is very floriferous with lots of bluish/mauve flower spikes & attracts a lot of nectaring insects. Each seed pod contains 2 seeds (a distinguishing characteristic) & will insure self-sowing. Do beware of birds & snails in the winter since they can devour the small seedlings.