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Fabaceae
Elmer's lupine
Lupinus elmeri
Also known as Elmer lupine, lupine, Lupinus elmeri, Lupinus albicaulis var. sylvestris
Zones 3–9Sun Partial SunWater ModerateCare Moderate
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Lupine · California Native · Pollinator · Wildflower · Perennial · Fabaceae · Cottage Garden · Part Shade · Native Plant
Pet-safeAttracts pollinators
In stock at 1 nurseryStock updated 9/6/2026
Elmer's lupine is a striking California native perennial that produces tall spikes of colorful flowers beloved by pollinators. Plant it in well-draining, slightly acidic soil and provide partial shade to protect it from harsh afternoon sun. Avoid overwatering, as lupines are susceptible to root rot, and allow the plant to self-seed for natural spread.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply until soil is moist, then allow the top inch to dry before watering again · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- sandy loam
- Soil pH
- 6–7.2
- Temperature
- -40°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 3a-9b
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Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 4 ft
- Spread
- 18 in
- Spacing
- 24 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Deep
- Flowers
- Yes
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- California
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Sources: trefle, usda
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