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Mojave Lupine, Coulter’s lupine

Scientific Name: Lupinus sparsiflorus Benth.
Family: Fabaceae

Lupinus sparsiflorus, ©Gary A. Monroe. Mojave Desert Preserve, San Bernardino Co., CA. April 18, 2003

Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 7-10

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Sonoran and Mojave Desert (Arizona, California, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah), below 4000 feet (1200 m)

Growth Habits: Annual, 8 to 16 inches tall (20-40 cm); leaves with 7 to 11 palmate leaflets

Propagation: Seeds in the fall

Blooming Habits:
The Mojave Lupine bears blue flowers in 6 to 8 inches long inflorescences (15-20 cm)

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