Family | FABACEAE |
Genus species | Lupinus sericatus Kellogg trib. Genisteae |
Bibliography | Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. 7: 92 (1877) |
Native Range | nw. California |
Primary Biome | Temperate |
Habitat | grassland and thickets |
Altitude | 250-1500m |
Description | leaflets 6-7, spathulate to obovate, 3-4cm long, gray sericeous-hirsute, raceme 10-25cm long, rather dense, flowers to 15mm long |
Size | 15-40cm |
Color | bluish purple |
Bloom | summer |
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Type | perennial |
Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, semi-shady site alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, semi-shade |
Propagation | scarified seed in spring, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C basal cuttings in late spring and late summer |
Territory | 7 Northern America 76 Southwestern U.S.A. (CAL California) |