Fabaceae
Lupinus sellulus var. medius
Lupinus sellulus var. medius var. medius
Also known as Lupinus lepidus subsp. medius, Lupinus lepidus var. medius
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Lupine · Native · California · Oregon · Wildflower · Pollinator · Fabaceae · Nitrogen-Fixing · Perennial · Part Shade
This native California and Oregon lupine variety thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soils with moderate moisture. Plant in a partly shaded to full sun location and avoid overwatering, as lupines are sensitive to root rot in heavy, waterlogged soils. Its vibrant flower spikes make it a rewarding choice for pollinator gardens and native plant landscaping in the Pacific Coast region.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 5 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply to encourage deep root growth, allowing the top inch of soil to dry between waterings · Every 7-10 days during active growth
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- sandy loam
- Soil pH
- 7–8
- Temperature
- -40°F to 85°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 3a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 2.5 ft
- Spread
- 12 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
- California, Oregon
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Sources: trefle, usda
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