Arroyo lupine

An annual, 2′ tall x 1′ wide that self sows.

Grows quickly and blooms heavily with blue-purple (rarely white) flowers in the late winter or early spring.

3 foot root system makes it good for bank stabilization.

Hummingbirds, bees and butterflies collect nectar from the flowers. Birds eat the seeds.

Flowers spring-summer.

Lifeform: Annual

Sun: Full Sun

Water: Dry, Light, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand

Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control