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Yellow Lupine

Lupinus Microcarpus Densiflorus Aureus

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Overview

Yellow Lupine (Lupinus microcarpus densiflorus aureus) is a vibrant perennial with spikes of golden-yellow flowers reaching up to 2 feet tall. It thrives in well-draining soil and full sun, blooming in late spring to early summer. This hardy plant is drought-tolerant, making it ideal for low-water landscapes. Its striking color adds contrast and attracts pollinators, contributing to a lively and sustainable garden ecosystem. Zones 5-9.

Sun FullWater Low, MediumZones 3–10Type AnnualClimate Temperate
Yellow Lupine (Lupinus Microcarpus Densiflorus Aureus) — Its striking color adds contrast and attracts pollinators
Yellow Lupine (Lupinus Microcarpus Densiflorus Aureus) — contributing to a lively and sustainable garden ecosystemYellow Lupine (Lupinus Microcarpus Densiflorus Aureus) — It thrives in well-draining soil and full sun, blooming in late spring to early summerYellow Lupine (Lupinus Microcarpus Densiflorus Aureus) — This hardy plant is drought-tolerant, making it ideal for low-water landscapes

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Annual
Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Yellow Lupine (Lupinus Microcarpus Densiflorus Aureus) — Its striking color adds contrast and attracts pollinators
Yellow Lupine (Lupinus Microcarpus Densiflorus Aureus) — contributing to a lively and sustainable garden ecosystem
Yellow Lupine (Lupinus Microcarpus Densiflorus Aureus) — It thrives in well-draining soil and full sun, blooming in late spring to early summer
Yellow Lupine (Lupinus Microcarpus Densiflorus Aureus) — This hardy plant is drought-tolerant, making it ideal for low-water landscapes
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