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Lupinus flavoculatus

Also Known As

  • Yellow-eyed Lupine
  • Yelloweyes

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 2"-8"
  • W: 4"-10"

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

Lupinus flavoculatus plant details

Lupinus flavoculatus is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with blue foliage. In spring and summer blue and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lupinus flavoculatus

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 4 IN - 10 IN - wide, 2 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and yellow blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lupinus flavoculatus

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: rocky and well-drained

Gardening facts about Lupinus flavoculatus plant

How to Grow Lupinus flavoculatus

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rocky
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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