Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
ildis
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Leafl. Bot. Observ. Crit.2: 236 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168192
Common Names
- Hill's Lupine
- Hill Lupine
- Hill's Lupinus
Synonyms
- Lupinus hillii arizonicus (C.P.Sm.) Harmon [valid]
- Lupinus hillii hillii [unknown]
- Lupinus argenteus hillii (Greene) Barneby [valid]
- Lupinus osterhoutianus C.P.Sm. [valid]
- Lupinus marcusianus C.P.Sm. [valid]
- Lupinus ingratus arizonicus C.P.Sm. [valid]
- Lupinus ingratus confertifolius C.P.Sm. [unknown]
- Lupinus ingratus crassicaulis C.P.Sm. [unknown]
- Lupinus hillii osterhautianus (C.P.Sm.) Harmon [valid]
Description
Lupinus hillii (also called Hill's Lupine, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to California. It typically grows in dry, open areas such as chaparral, grasslands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus hillii is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lupinus hillii has yellow flowers that are 1-2 inches long. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and thin with green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lupinus hillii is a perennial plant that grows in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done through seed, which should be sown in the spring. The seeds should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 12 inches apart when they reach a few inches in height.
Where to Find Lupinus hillii
Lupinus hillii is native to California and can be found in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Lupinus hillii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus hillii?
Lupinus hillii
What is the common name of Lupinus hillii?
Hill's Lupine
What is the habitat of Lupinus hillii?
It grows in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Lupinus genus
Lupinus aberrans,
Lupinus adsurgens,
Lupinus agardhianus,
Lupinus alaristatus,
Lupinus albert-smithianus,
Lupinus albosericeus,
Lupinus aliattenuatus,
Lupinus alipatulus,
Lupinus alirevolutus,
Lupinus allargyreius,
Lupinus altimontanus,
Lupinus altiplani,
Lupinus amabayensis,
Lupinus amandus,
Lupinus ammophilus,
Lupinus amnis-otuni,
Lupinus amphibius,
Lupinus ananeanus,
Lupinus angustiflorus,
Lupinus antoninus,
Lupinus apertus,
Lupinus appositus,
Lupinus arbustus,
Lupinus archeranus,
Lupinus arcticus,
Lupinus arequipensis,
Lupinus argurocalyx,
Lupinus aridulus,
Lupinus asplundianus,
Lupinus atropurpureus,
Lupinus ballianus,
Lupinus bandelierae,
Lupinus bangii,
Lupinus barkeri,
Lupinus benthamii,
Lupinus bicolor,
Lupinus bingenensis,
Lupinus bolivianus,
Lupinus boyacensis,
Lupinus brachypremnon,
Lupinus breviscapus,
Lupinus bryoides,
Lupinus buchtienii,
Lupinus burkei,
Lupinus caespitosus,
Lupinus caldasensis,
Lupinus camiloanus,
Lupinus campestris,
Lupinus carazensis,
Lupinus carchiensis,
Species in the Fabaceae family