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Miniature Lupine
Lupinus bicolor
In the United States:
Native
· also called miniature lupine, sky lupine
Honeybees forage on miniature lupine mainly for its plentiful, protein-rich pollen, since the flowers offer negligible nectar. It blooms from April through August, delivering consistent pollen during late spring and early summer in its coastal range. This short-lived annual thrives in full sun and sandy, low-fertility soils, self-seeding to persist without much intervention.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | high |
| Bloom (US) | March–June |
| Hardiness zones | 7-10 |
| Duration | ~30 days |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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