Lupinus littoralis
$10.90
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Seashore Lupine
Seashore Lupine is a prostrate perennial herbaceous sub-shrub reaching less than 1 ft tall and wide. Native to the coastal strand and scrublands of central and northern California, extending as far north as British Columbia.
Seashore Lupine’s summer blooms are a delightful lilac purple, attracting a large number of specialist native bees and butterflies.
Best planted in well-draining soil or containers, and pairs well with Coastal Sand Verbena, Seaside Daisy, and native buckwheats. If, like us, you don’t have a sand dune to plant into, try this Lupine in a terracotta container with added perlite or lava rock to improve drainage.
Lifeform:
Sun: Full Sun
Water: Moderate
Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Ground Cover
| Container | D-40-O, D-40 |
|---|---|
| Ecological Value | Special value to native bees–Seashore Lupine attracts a large number of native bees. Host to the Arrowhead Blue butterfly, visited by hummingbirds for nectar, and bees for pollen and nectar. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | None reported. |
| Distribution | Coastlines of central and northern CA, OR, WA, and coastal British Columbia. |
| Elevation | 0-1575' |
| Habitat | Sand dunes, coastal strand, and other sandy mild-climate areas |
| Communities | Coastal Strand, Northern Coastal Scrub |