Lupinus litoralis
Lupinus litoralis is known as the seashore lupine and is native to sandy sites along the coastline from BC to California.
Description:
Lupinus litoralis is known as the seashore lupine. It is native to sandy coastlines of western North America from BC south to California. It has sprawling, prostrate stems and purple, pink and white flowers. Pollinated by native bees including bumblebees. It is a larval host to many butterfly species. Photo: Wikipedia.
Common Name: Seashore Lupine
Family: Fabaceae (The Legume Family)
Zone Hardiness: 6-9
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 8-12"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Blue
Secondary Bloom Colour: Purple
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Bees, Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: Yes
Native Habitat: Coastlines including moist sand dunes and beaches from BC to California.
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Geogrpahical Origin: Americas - North America
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