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Lupinus
succulentus * Succulent Lupine, Arroyo Lupine |
| Lupinus
succulentus is likely the most easily grown Lupine. Arroyo Lupine prefers disturbed areas. I have
seen it coming up as a weed in construction sites just a few weeks after the soil has been cleared.
I ask for it in wildflower seed mixes because it is so successful in disturbed
locations and because it give such rapid coverage. Lupinus
succulentus blooms form mid-winter through mid-spring. The banners of the
flowers change color from white to purple as they get pollinated. A
signpost to keep the bees informed. I often plant Arroyo Lupine with the yellow Chick Lupine because
the later blooming Chick Lupine
spreads out the season and gives an interesting change of color.
High resolution images
of Lupinus succulentus are available.
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