Broadleaf Lupine, Broad-Leaved Lupine, Bigleaf Lupine, Riverbank Lupine, Lupinus rivularis
Native to California and the Pacific Northwest, Lupinus latifolius (Broadleaf Lupine) is a bushy, densely branched perennial forming an extensive clump of large, palmately compound leaves with 5-10 leaflets up to 4 in. long (10 cm). It boasts showy racemes in late spring to fall, 4-12 in. long (10-30 cm), of purple to blue to white pea-shaped flowers. They are borne on stout, erect stems, well above the attractive foliage, and attract bees, butterflies, and many pollinators. The blossoms are followed by densely hairy pods containing 6 to 10 dark brown seeds. Broadleaf Lupine spreads by seed and root sprouts to form spectacular colonies. Broadleaf Lupine is a nitrogen-fixing legume. It is valuable for rehabilitating disturbed sites because it grows well on droughty and low-fertility sites, colonizes disturbed areas, has a deep root system for stabilizing soil, and forms associations with nitrogen-fixing bacteria. It is commonly used for erosion control.
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
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Climate Zones | 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Leguminosae |
Genus | Lupinus |
Common names | Lupine |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 1' - 4' (30cm - 120cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountains, California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Nevada, Utah |
Tolerance | Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
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Climate Zones | 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Leguminosae |
Genus | Lupinus |
Common names | Lupine |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 1' - 4' (30cm - 120cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountains, California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Nevada, Utah |
Tolerance | Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Lupinus latifolius (Broadleaf Lupine) do I need for my garden?
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