Yelloweyes
Lupinus flavoculatus
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–24" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AZ, CA, NV, UT
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Yelloweyes lupine is a compact native wildflower that produces spikes of yellow-marked blue or purple flowers from May through July. This drought-tolerant perennial stays relatively small at 6-24 inches tall and works well in xeric gardens and natural landscapes.
In an HOA neighborhood
Yelloweyes takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Wildflower appearance may be deemed too informal
- Unknown dormancy appearance could look untidy
- May self-seed and spread naturally
Wildlife value
The flowers attract native bees and butterflies during the extended spring and summer blooming period. As a legume, it also helps fix nitrogen in the soil.
Common questions
- How much sun does Yelloweyes need?
- Yelloweyes grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Yelloweyes bloom?
- Yelloweyes blooms in May, June, and July.
- Where is Yelloweyes native?
- Yelloweyes (Lupinus flavoculatus) is native to AZ, CA, NV, UT, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Yelloweyes attract?
- Yelloweyes draws bees and butterflies.
- Is Yelloweyes HOA-friendly?
- Yelloweyes takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
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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