Water
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in fall and winter to prevent root rot.
Tidestrøm's lupine prefers well-drained soil and dislikes consistently soggy conditions.
Also known as Clover Lupine · Tidestrom's Lupine
Tidestrøm's lupine (Lupinus tidestromii) is a rare, herbaceous perennial native to coastal California, known for its striking blue-purple flower spikes.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in cooler months.
Well-drained, sandy, loamy
50% intensity
Cool to Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers daytime temperatures between 15-24°C and cooler nights. Protect from extreme heat.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced fertilizer. Avoid over-fertilization.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
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Seeds and foliage are toxic if ingested.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in fall and winter to prevent root rot.
Tidestrøm's lupine prefers well-drained soil and dislikes consistently soggy conditions.
Deadhead spent flower stalks to encourage reblooming and prevent seed formation. Remove any dead or damaged foliage as needed. Pruning is generally minimal, focusing on maintaining plant health and aesthetics.
Propagate from seed sown in fall or early spring. Scarify seeds or soak them in warm water overnight before sowing.
Tidestrøm's lupine can also be propagated by division of established clumps in early spring, though this is less common.
Tidestrøm's lupine generally does not require frequent repotting as it prefers to be left undisturbed. If growing in a container, repot only when the plant becomes root-bound, preferably in early spring, using a well-draining potting mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Tidestrøm's Lupine (Lupinus tidestromii)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Lupinus |
| Species | Lupinus tidestromii |
Similar in genus Lupinus
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