Chick lupine

Lupinus microcarpus var. densiflorus is one of 3 varieties of Chick Lupine.

This variety is a stout annual lupine that grows 1 to 3 feet tall with whorls of pale yellow flowers throughout May and June, providing nectar for a variety of pollinators. The petals are sometimes tinged with pink or purple, creating a beautiful rosy flush.

Chick Lupine is tolerant of a variety of soils as long as there is adequate drainage.

It is an abundant species in open and disturbed areas, valley grassland, coastal sage scrub, chaparral and oak woodland

Protect these seedlings from birds & snails in the winter!

Lifeform: Annual

Sun: Full Sun

Water: Dry, Light

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand

Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant