Mojave Lupine (Lupinus sparsiflorus), also known as Coulter's Lupine, is an attractive annual wildflower that grows in the deserts of southern Utah. While it is not as showy as some of our native mountain lupines, it can grow with far less water, making it the ideal choice for xeric gardens and hot areas. It also improves soil and attracts many pollinators and predatory insects, making it an ideal choice for plant guilds around fruit trees. Plant in dry prairie plantings, xeric beds or borders, rock gardens, dry pollinator beds, or around fruit trees. Mojave Lupine is a beautiful spring companion plant for california poppy and globemallow. Like other lupines, all parts of this plant are toxic to humans and animals.
Photo Credit: John Fowler
Each seed packet contains 0.5 grams, or approximately 20-25 seeds.
Mojave Lupine Seed
Irrigation Requirement: Very Low (water to establish) or Low (1/2" every 10-14 days) for increased flowering
Mature Size: 1' tall and wide
Spacing: 12"
Bloom Colors: Purple
Bloom Season: April or May - June
Hardiness Zone: 2 - 12
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Soils: Grows in sandy or loam soils with fast drainage