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Arizona Lupine
Scientific Name: Lupinus arizonicus (S. Wats.) S. Wats
Family: Fabaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 8-9, 14-24 USDA: 9-10 Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix Heat Tolerance: Dies to the ground in summer Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: Mohave desert: Southwestern USA (Arizona, Nevada, California), northwestern Mexico (Baja California, Sonora) below 2000 feet elevation (600 m) Growth Habits: Annual, fleshy, 12 to 24 inches tall (30-60 cm); palmate leaves, 5 to 10 leaflets Watering Needs: Regular to occasional water during the growing period

Blooming Habits:
Dark pink to magenta flowers on a 12 inches long raceme (30 cm).