Fabaceae
Lupinus garfieldensis
Lupinus garfieldensis
Also known as Lupinus sericeus var. asotinensis, Lupinus sericeus subsp. asotinensis
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Lupine · Native · Washington · Pacific Northwest · Pollinator · Nitrogen-Fixer · Wildflower · Perennial · Rare · Fabaceae
Lupinus garfieldensis is a rare native lupine endemic to Washington state, producing attractive flower spikes that are highly attractive to native bees and other pollinators. Plant in well-drained soil in partial shade to full sun, and water regularly during the growing season while avoiding waterlogged conditions. As a nitrogen-fixing legume, it is a valuable addition to native plant gardens and restoration projects in the Pacific Northwest.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply to encourage deep root development, allowing the top inch to dry between waterings · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- sandy loam
- Soil pH
- 7–7.5
- Temperature
- -40°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 3a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 4 ft
- Spread
- 18 in
- Spacing
- 24 in apart
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Root depth
- Deep
- Flowers
- Yes
- Foliage
- Fine
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Washington
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Sources: trefle, usda
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