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Desert Lupine

Lupinus micranthus, Fabaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Coast BuckwheatEriogonum latifolium
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection
Standing MilkvetchAstragalus adsurgens
Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant
Sanddune WallflowerErysimum capitatum
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Hairy IndigoIndigofera hirsuta

Both legumes may compete for specific rhizobial strains and soil nutrients

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationArid Land CoverSoil ImprovementEarly Season Growth

Common Questions

What zones does Desert Lupine grow in?

Desert Lupine grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

Is Desert Lupine a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Desert Lupine is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Desert Lupine?

Good companions for Desert Lupine include Coast Buckwheat, Standing Milkvetch, Sanddune Wallflower.

Design guilds with Desert Lupine and see companion relationships visually.

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