Big Leaf Lupine

Lupinus polyphyllus

Plant type:
Forb
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
NA
Cover:
High
Seedling rate:
10

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic

Location

Min elevation:
0
Max elevation:
9000
Counties:
Carson City,
Douglas,
Washoe

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
High
Germination overall:
Moderate,
Low
Germination rate:
Moderate
Germination requirements:
Scarification.
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
High
Lifespan:
Moderate
Survival:
High

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Flooding
Low light
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control
Pollinator habitat
Increased soil health
Weed management

Additional Information

Warning:
toxic for some animals
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
Available
Notes:
Considered invasive in the midwest and east coast regions of the United States.
Citations:

Ley et al. 2007, Blomqvist et al. 2024.

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