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Lupine Heaven
Silver Bush Lupine
Golden Yellow Lupine
Coast  Live Oak
Silver Bush Lupine

Common name:Silver Bush Lupine
Botanical name:Lupinus albifrons

The bush lupine is an evergreen shrub that grows 3'-5' tall. It has soft silver-gray stems and foliage. This plant develops fragrant purple and white flowers in the spring. The bush lupine requires full sun and little to no water once it is established. It is a native to California, drought tolerant, and attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.

Golden Yellow Lupine

Common name:Golden Yellow Lupine
Botanical name:Lupinus microcarpus densiflorus aureus

This flower is an annual wildflower native to California and this Lupine carpets whole hillsides along the Pacific coast. Golden Yellow Lupine seeds are very easy to germinate, but it is recommended to soak the seeds in warm water overnight before sowing them. Lupinus Densiflorus Aureus features lush foliage and produces tall spikes of majestic, golden-yellow, sweet-pea like flowers that bloom profusely in summer attracting hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. This annual is perfect for roadside and hillside planting, sunny borders in seaside landscapes or areas with marine influences; Golden Yellow Lupine adds a marvelous golden accent to partially shaded areas in warmer, dry-summer climates. The seeds can be started indoors or directly outdoors; the established Lupine grows best in drier soils with high acidity, sand content and good drainage, enjoying cool and moist coastal climates. Golden Yellow Lupine is a wonderful cut flower. Reaches 2-3' tall.

Coast  Live Oak

Common name:Coast Live Oak
Botanical name:Quercus agrifolia

The coast live oak is and evergreen round-headed tree. It can reach 15-40 ft. high and 20 ft. wide and grows very well from the coastal areas to the interior valleys. It is native to California, is drought tolerant, and attracts butterflies. -Cornflower Farms

Designer: UC Berkeley

Lupine Heaven
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Photographer: Vicki Anderson

Soils and Compost:

Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.

Integrated Pest Management:

Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.