Lupinus Species, Arizona Lupine

Lupinusarizonicus

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lupinus (loo-PIE-nus)
Species
arizonicus (air-ih-ZAWN-ih-kus)
Synonym
Lupinus concinnus var. arizonicus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Lavender
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Maricopa, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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