Lupinus succulentus - Arroyo Lupine (Seed)

Easy to grow; tolerates heavy soils and disturbed areas. Seeds sown in fall require only winter rain to establish, but give transplants supplemental water for 2-4 weeks after planting. Caution: all parts are toxic. Plant Characteristics Species Name Lupinus succulentus Common Name Arroyo Lupine Plant Type Annuals Height by Width 2ft. x 1ft. Flower Color Purple, Violet, Lavender Flowering Months March, April, May, February Sun Exposure Inland-Sun Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Sowing Season Fall/Winter Sowing Difficulty Level* Easy Sowing Pretreatment Hot water soak Sowing Rates 1 oz -- 1/4 lbs -- 1/2 lbs -- 1 lbs -- * Sowing difficulty levels: Easy: Sow in-ground or in pots with simple or no pretreatment Moderate: Sow in-ground or in pots with pretreatment; may produce staggered germination Difficult: Sow in pots with pretreatment and stratification; may produce staggered germination