Sky Lupine (Lupinus Nanus) is a annual herb 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 nanus is a low-growing annual herbaceous plant native to the western United States, particularly California, known for its fragrant blue to deep royal blue pea-shaped flowers often marked with white or yellow spots.

Sky Lupine

Sky Lupine

Lupinus Nanus

Lupinus nanus is a low-growing annual herbaceous plant native to the western United States, particularly California, known for its fragrant blue to deep royal blue pea-shaped flowers often marked with white or yellow spots.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
annual
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 Sky 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.

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Fabaceae
Genus:Lupinus