Summer Lupine

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Summer Lupine (Lupinus formosus var. formosus) is a native perennial herb that grows in northern, southern and central California. It tends to grow in dry clay soils, at elevations from 0-9800 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

8 - 31 in Tall

Color

Blue, Lavender, Purple

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Water

Low, Moderate

Ease of care

Moderate

Soil drainage

Slow

Sunset Zones

5, 6, 7*, 8, 9, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17, 18*, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22*, 23*, 24*

Natural setting

Site type

Dry clay soils, grassy places, open places, valleys

Wildlife supported

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 54 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Lupine Dagger

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Painted Tiger Moth

Arachnis picta

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Areniscythris brachypteris

Alternative names

Common names:

Summer Lupine

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