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'
Width 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:
Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.
Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers