Common Name: Arroyo Lupine
Botanical Name: Lupinus succulentus
Family: Fabaceae
Description: California native; fast growing, very large annual with succulent stems and leaves
NOTE: all parts of the plant are poisonous to humans and animals if ingested See
California Poison Control System (Table 3 page 62 and Table 4 page 91)
Sun: Full sun
Water: Drought tolerant to occasional water
Soil: Tolerates heavy soil and disturbed areas
Habit and form: Upright growth to waist high
Flower type: Spikes of sweet pea-like flowers
Flower color & bloom season: Blue showy flowers bloom in Spring
Maintenance tips: Easy to grow, germinates easily from seeds
Comments: Useful for bank stabilization as it has a deep root system; adds nitrogen to soil
