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    Lupinus aridus

    Also Known As

    • Lupinus lepidus ssp. aridus
    • Desert Lupine

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

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    Lupinus aridus plant details

    Lupinus aridus is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer blue, purple and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lupinus aridus

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
    Flowers: blue, purple and white blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lupinus aridus

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    grows in dry, often gravelly soils east of the Cascades. A lovely, low-growing lupine for the rock garden or dry garden.

    By: Desert Jewels Nursery

    Gardening facts about Lupinus aridus plant

    How to Grow Lupinus aridus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • blue
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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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
    Photo of Lupinus albifrons flower by The Watershed Nursery
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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
    Photo of Lupinus argenteus close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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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
    Photo of Lupinus flavoculatus flower, foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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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
    Photo of Lupinus sericatus flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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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
    Photo of Lupinus succulentus flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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