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Yellow Bush Lupine

Lupinus arboreus

Yellow bush lupine is a fast, fragrant coastal shrub lupine that mounds into a cloud of butter-yellow spikes, fixing nitrogen and stabilizing dunes.

Family
Fabaceae
Type
shrub
Lifespan
perennial
Height
3–6 ft
Spacing
3–6 ft apart
Light
sun
Soil moisture
dry
Soil pH
neutral, acidic
Bloom
April, May, June
Bloom colors
yellow
Wildlife value
pollinators, butterflies, larval host
Landscape uses
hedge or screen, foundation
Native states
CA, OR, WA