Lupinus Species, Lupine
Lupinusalbifrons

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Lupinus (loo-PIE-nus)
Species: albifrons (AL-by-frons)

Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Succulent

Foliage Color
Bronze

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Light Blue
Dark Blue
Blue-Violet
Lavender
Medium Purple

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Scarify seed before sowing

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds