Lupinus concinnus - Elegant Lupine, Bajada Lupine, Scarlet Lupine (Plant)

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A small annual with variable purple-pink flowers and fuzzy foliage. Sow seeds in fall or plant out spring. Transplants will require more frequent water to become established. Photo s by Hannah Perez Plant Characteristics Family Name Fabaceae Species Name Lupinus concinnus Common Name Elegant Lupine, Bajada Lupine, Scarlet Lupine Plant Type Annual Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Inland-Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Purple, Violet, Lavender, Pink, Magenta, Rose Flowering Months March, April, May Evergreen/Deciduous N/A Height by Width 1ft. x 1ft. Growth Rate Slow Endangered Not Ranked Growth Habit Clumping, Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution S. Sierra Nevada, c & s Central Western CA, Southwestern CA, Desert; to UT, TX, Mexico Natural Habitat Open or disturbed areas, burns; below 5,500' Specialty Features Butterflies/Moths Pollinators Local Plants Parkways Deer Resistant Show more