Seashore Lupine
Lupinus littoralis
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
4"–24" H × 8"–16" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
CA, OR, WA
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Seashore lupine is a compact native perennial with silvery-green foliage and spikes of blue to purple flowers from May through July. This drought-tolerant plant forms neat clumps that work well in sunny, well-drained locations.
In an HOA neighborhood
Seashore Lupine is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
Host plant for blue butterfly.
The flowers attract native bees and butterflies during the summer blooming period. As a nitrogen-fixing legume, it also improves soil health for surrounding plants.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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