Lupinus arboreus
Tree Lupine
Description
This shrub has grayish green leaves with flowers come in yellow, blue, or lavender forms and bloom in the spring.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Blue Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Foundation, Roadside
Special Uses
Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.