Lupinus latifolius - Bigleaf Lupine, Broad Leaf Lupine (Plant) Flora By acting on Douglas Tallamy's

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But not the kind we have now

Easy to grow and looks great year-round with very little maintenance

considered the center of the universe for the Chumash people

Lupinus latifolius - Bigleaf Lupine, Broad Leaf Lupine (Plant) Flora By acting on Douglas Tallamy'sBigleaf lupine grows in moist places with part sun to shade. Large showy flower spikes can range from purple to blue to white, but is most commonly some shade of purple. Caution: all parts are toxic. Photos by Hannah Perez Plant Characteristics Family Name Fabaceae Species Name Lupinus latifolius Common Name Bigleaf Lupine, Broad Leaf Lupine Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast Part Sun, Inland Part Sun, Inland Shade, Water Requirement High Soil