Mountain Bush Lupine

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Mountain Bush Lupine (Lupinus excubitus var. austromontanus) is a native shrub that grows in Southern and Central California, primarily in the Tehachapi Mountains and Transverse Range regions. It tends to grow in , at elevations from 3300-9800 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Shrub

Size

8 - 84 in Tall

Color

Pink, Lavender

Flowering season

Spring, Summer

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Water

Low, Very Low

Ease of care

Moderate

Propagation

For propagating by seed: Fresh seeds need no treatment. Stored seeds scarification or hot water.

Natural setting

Site type

Dry places

Wildlife supported

Birds

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 45 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Agrochola purpurea

Painted Tiger Moth

Arachnis picta

Garden Tiger Moth

Arctia caja

Oso Flaco Flightless Moth

Areniscythris brachypteris

Alternative names

Common names:

Bush Lupine, Southern Montane Grape Lupine

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