Arizona lupine
Lupinus arizonicus
- Fabaceae
- Dicot
- Annual
- Forb/herb
About Arizona lupine
Arizona lupine is a delightful wildflower that brings vibrant blue-purple spikes of blooms to your garden each spring. This native plant is a real friend to pollinators, attracting bees and butterflies that need the nectar and pollen. Birds enjoy the seeds too. The flowers are simply beautiful, and they naturalize nicely in a sunny spot, creating that cheerful wildflower look many gardeners love.
Growing Arizona lupine is refreshingly simple. It's an annual, meaning it completes its life in one season, so you won't need to fuss with it year after year. Plant seeds in fall or early spring in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Water gently until established, then let nature take over. Once it blooms, you'll enjoy weeks of color. If you let some flowers go to seed, new plants will often appear next year on their own. It's a forgiving plant that rewards your effort with pure garden joy.