Lupinus sericatus Plant Care
Lupinus sericatus Kellogg
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Lupinus sericatus is a species of lupine known by the common name Cobb Mountain lupine. It is endemic to the North Coast Ranges of California north of the San Francisco Bay Area, where it grows in the forest, woodlands, and chaparral of the slopes and canyons.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Lupinus sericatus?
Water Lupinus sericatus every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Lupinus sericatus Native To?
What Is the Lupinus sericatus?
Lupinus sericatus (Lupinus sericatus) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Lupinus genus. Lupinus sericatus is native to the North Coast Ranges of California north of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Lupinus sericatus displays an upright, bushy perennial growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Lupinus sericatus produces showy spikes of pea-like flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Lupinus sericatus?
Lupinus sericatus requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Lupinus sericatus Need?
Lupinus sericatus thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Lupinus sericatus Prefer?
Lupinus sericatus grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Lupinus sericatus prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Lupinus sericatus?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Lupinus sericatus to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Lupinus sericatus?
Feed Lupinus sericatus every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Lupinus sericatus?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Lupinus sericatus?
Lupinus sericatus can be propagated through seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to lupine plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Lupinus sericatus Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Lupinus sericatus, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Lupinus sericatus?
Lupinus sericatus is susceptible to aphids, leafhoppers, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Lupinus sericatus Need?
Lupinus sericatus grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Lupinus sericatus is native to the North Coast Ranges of California north of the San Francisco Bay Area. In cooler regions, grow Lupinus sericatus as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Lupinus sericatus is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Lupinus genus — compare its care with other Lupinus species on PlantoScan.
Lupinus is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
Lupinus sericatus thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Lupinus Species
Other Lupinus species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Lupinus sericatus Kellogg, family Fabaceae (first published in Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. 7: 92 (1877)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Lupinus sericatus, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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