Lupinus pilosus

Also Known As

Blue Lupine

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 2'
W: 2'

planting zones

1-11

Lupinus pilosus plant details

Lupinus pilosus is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with blue foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, lean, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lupinus pilosus

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer
Uses: self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lupinus pilosus

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

Soil needs: average, lean, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

World's Juiciest Lupine?? We are so pleased that Strybing Arboretum in San Francisco shared with us a little seed for this heartbreakingly beautiful species. An annual with large, velvet cloaked silver leaves & sumptuous royal blue flowers. The seed pods that follow are huge, & like the rest of the plant, covered in velvety down. Even the seeds are fabulous! They sparkle. Grows to about 2'x2', smaller in poorer soil. Plant in rich or poor soil, & water moderately. VERY LIMITED – we will only be able to offer a small amount of this plant every year. Found in Israel, Greece, & other surrounding Mediterranean countries. Reseeds, some.