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CHAMISSO BUSH LUPIN
Lupinus chamissonis
SKU: 2237-003
Description
The Bush Lupin is a very rare Lupin, as very few viable seeds have been collected!
Lupinus chamissonis is a species of lupine known by the common name Chamisso bush lupine. It is endemic to California, where it is known from most of the length of the coastline. One of the only plants that absolutely thrives on drought!
This little gem looks exotic and tender, but is completely frost-hardy. Lupinus chamissonis is a spreading, bushy shrub growing 1.5-2 metres (4 ft 11 in - 6 ft 7 in) tall. The foliage is coated in attractive silvery hairs. Each flower is light purple to blue with a yellow spot on its banner.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 8-10
Location: Sun
Seeds per pack: 3 Rare seeds
Note: Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. Lightly scratch the seeds between two layers of sand paper before planting. Do not bury the seeds as they require light for germination. Place the seeds on the surface of the soil and water in. Keep it continually moist. Once they are about 3-6" tall they can be planted outdoors in a sunny location. Water occasionally until established. Once established they are drought tolerant.
Description
The Bush Lupin is a very rare Lupin, as very few viable seeds have been collected!
Lupinus chamissonis is a species of lupine known by the common name Chamisso bush lupine. It is endemic to California, where it is known from most of the length of the coastline. One of the only plants that absolutely thrives on drought!
This little gem looks exotic and tender, but is completely frost-hardy. Lupinus chamissonis is a spreading, bushy shrub growing 1.5-2 metres (4 ft 11 in - 6 ft 7 in) tall. The foliage is coated in attractive silvery hairs. Each flower is light purple to blue with a yellow spot on its banner.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 8-10
Location: Sun
Seeds per pack: 3 Rare seeds
Note: Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. Lightly scratch the seeds between two layers of sand paper before planting. Do not bury the seeds as they require light for germination. Place the seeds on the surface of the soil and water in. Keep it continually moist. Once they are about 3-6" tall they can be planted outdoors in a sunny location. Water occasionally until established. Once established they are drought tolerant.
