Lupinus latifolius ssp. parishii

Also Known As

Lupinus latifolius var. parishii
Parish Stream Lupine

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Lupinus latifolius ssp. parishii plant details

Lupinus latifolius ssp. parishii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lupinus latifolius ssp. parishii

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lupinus latifolius ssp. parishii

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Parish’s Stream Lupine has very showy 1’ long flower spikes in purple-y pink to pink-y pink that smell deliciously of grape soda. It blooms on long spikes in the late Spring-Summer. If given the moist conditions of its usual habitat of wet woodlands, streams & seeps of Southern California, it grows very tall & lush to 3-4' tall & across. I gave it a try in my dry bed at home & it grew to 2’, bloomed well & survived a Summer of very low water! Though it is clearly a Lupine that adapts well to various garden conditions, it does look its best with some supplemental water. A very pretty addition to a CA native garden! Deciduous. Grows under oaks! Deer resistant!