Drought tolerant, leguminous native perennial with deep violet-blue flowers, blooming May to September. Occurs in a variety of habitats including grasslands, sagebrush, shrublands and open forests; up to 11,500 ft. elevation. Prefers well-drained soils. Deep taproot allows it to survive and respond to wildfires. Seeds are eaten by various birds. Important pollen source for bees and other pollinators. One of the most poisonous lupine species to livestock.

DISTRIBUTION / ADAPTATION

INFORMATION & ATTRIBUTES

Family: Fabaceae

Duration: Perennial

Growth Habit: Forb/herb

Native Status: Perennial

Growth Form: Multiple stem

Mature Height:  8-20 in..

Bloom Color: Blue

Bloom Period: May-September

Annual Precipitation: 19 in.

Drought Tolerance: Medium

Shade Tolerance: Intolerant

Elevation:

Wetland Indicator Status:

Fire Resistance: No

Fire Tolerance:

Nitrogen fixation:

SOIL ADAPTATION

Coarse Texture: Yes

Medium Texture: Yes

Fine Texture: No

Salinity Tolerance: None

CaCO3 Tolerance: High

pH Range: 7.0-8.0

SEEDING NOTES

Seeds per Pound: 18,000

Seeding Rate: 20-30 PLS lbs/acre

Season:

Days to Germination: