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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Blue
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA , NM , NV , UT
Native Distribution: In CA, s. White Mts. to Grapevine Mts., e. to NV, AZ & NM
Native Habitat: Dry, stony ponderosa pine forests from 4000-8000 ft.

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Description: Gravelly soils.

Benefit

Warning: Plants in the genus Lupinus, especially the seeds, can be toxic to humans and animals if ingested. Sensitivity to a toxin varies with age, weight, physical condition, and individual susceptibility. Children are most vulnerable because of their curiosity and small size. Toxicity can vary in a plant according to season, different plant parts, and its stage of growth; and plants can absorb toxic substances, such as herbicides, pesticides, and pollutants from the water, air, and soil.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes

Value to Beneficial Insects

Special Value to Native Bees
Special Value to Bumble Bees

This information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.

Propagation

Description: Propagate by seed planted immediately or stored and stratified.
Seed Treatment: Stratify stored seed.
Commercially Avail: yes

Additional resources

USDA: Find Lupinus palmeri in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Lupinus palmeri in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lupinus palmeri