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    • Photo of Lupinus rivularis foliage, form, habitat by US Fish & Wildlife Services

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    Lupinus rivularis

    Also Known As

    • Riverbank Lupine
    • Stream Bank Lupine

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Lupinus rivularis plant details

    Lupinus rivularis is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lupinus rivularis

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lupinus rivularis

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: seaside / salt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Blooms: spring-summer, blue/ blue-green foliage Zone 4-9. 6"-18" PNW, part shade-sun, moist, well drained

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    Gardening facts about Lupinus rivularis plant

    How to Grow Lupinus rivularis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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    Lupinus albifrons

    aka Silver Bush Lupine

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    Lupinus argenteus

    aka Silvery Lupine

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-60"

    Width: 10"-60"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Lupinus flavoculatus

    aka Yellow-eyed Lupine, Yelloweyes

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2"-8"

    Width: 4"-10"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Lupinus sericatus

    aka Cobb Mountain Lupine

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8b-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-20"

    Width: 10"-36"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    Lupinus succulentus

    aka Arroyo Lupine, Hollowleaf Annual Lupine,

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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