Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Meadow Lupine (Lupinus polyphyllus var. polyphyllus) is a native perennial herb that grows in central and northern California. It tends to grow in wet places, at elevations from 0-9800 feet.

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

8 - 59 in Tall

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Color

Blue, Lavender, Purple

Sun

Full Sun

Water

High, Moderate

Ease of care

Moderate

Sunset Zones

4, 5, 6*, 7*, 14, 15*, 16*, 17*

Site type

Wet places

Plant communities

Wetland-Riparian

Bees
Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 44 likely

Confirmed Likely

Agrochola purpurea

Painted Tiger Moth

Arachnis picta

Orange Tortrix Moth

Argyrotaenia franciscana