Lupinus Species, Dove Lupine, Annual Bicolor Lupine, Miniature, Pigmy-leaved Lupine
Lupinusbicolor

Synonym:Lupinus bicolor var. rostratus

Synonym:Lupinus bicolor var. trifidus

Synonym:Lupinus hirsutulus

Synonym:Lupinus micranthus var. bicolor

Category
Annuals

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

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Dark Blue

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Scarify seed before sowing
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds