Lupinus sericatus

Common Name:
Cobb Mountain lupine
Plant Type:
Evergreen shrub
Family:
Fabaceae (The Pea Family)
Geographic Origin:
California
California Native?:
Yes

Plant Size:
1 foot high by 2 feet+wide
Landscape/Garden Uses:
Mixed plantings
Flowering Season:
Spring and summer

Flower Color:
Bright pink
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Well-drained soil

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate to little watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 15 degrees F. or less

Cobb Mountain lupine has large and broad silvery leaves and makes a low mound to 12 inches high. Spikes of mauve pink flowers rise about 12 inches over the leaves in spring. Sun to part shade, well drained soil, moderate to little watering.