Lupinus Species, Sandyland Bluebonnet, Texas Bluebonnet, Buffalo Clover
Lupinussubcarnosus

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Lupinus (loo-PIE-nus)
Species: subcarnosus (sub-kar-NO-sus)

Synonym:Lupinus perennis var. austrinus

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Foliage
This plant is resistant to deer

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Not Applicable

Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Dark Blue
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting