Grape Soda Lupine (Lupinus Excubitus) is a perennial shrub in the Fabaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Lupinus excubitus, commonly known as grape soda lupine, is a perennial shrub native to California with a distinctive sweet scent reminiscent of grape soda.

Grape Soda Lupine

Grape Soda Lupine

Lupinus Excubitus

Lupinus excubitus, commonly known as grape soda lupine, is a perennial shrub native to California with a distinctive sweet scent reminiscent of grape soda.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
7-10

Safety

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Not Pet Safe
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Not Child Safe
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Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, nitrogen fixer, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Grape Soda Lupine

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

Humidity Trick

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Taxonomy

Family:Fabaceae
Genus:Lupinus