Lupinus nanus
$7.30
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Sky Lupine
Sky Lupine is a compact annual lupine that grows 0.5 – 2 ft. tall x 1 ft. wide in a pyramidal, spreading form. Space 2 ft. apart.
It’s fragrant, deep blue-purple/lavender to white flowers bloom abundantly from late winter throughout spring in chaparral clearings and along slopes throughout the Coast Ranges and Sierra foothills. It
This species is a larval host plant for the Painted Lady butterfly and is a wonderful nectar source for many other butterflies, hummingbirds, and native bees. Many birds eat the seeds as well!
Dazzling in combination with California poppies!
Lifeform: Annual
Sun: Full Sun
Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control
| Container | 4", D-16, D-40 |
|---|---|
| Ecological Value | Larval host plant of the Painted Lady butterfly. Nectar and pollen source for many species of butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Birds eat the seeds. |
| Historical Uses | Pomo and Kashaya peoples use the flowers in wreaths for the Flower Dance performed at the Strawberry Festival in May |
| Distribution | Coast Ranges and Sierra foothills of California, Nevada, and eastern Oregon |
| Elevation | 0 to 3500 feet |
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| Habitat | Found on slopes |
