species 756 observations
Big Bend Bluebonnet
Lupinus havardii
Field notes
Supports All
24
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Gray Hairstreak, Orange Sulphur, Funereal Duskywing, Genista Broom Moth
8
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Diamond-head Lytta, Margined Calligrapher, Gambel's Quail, Montezuma Quail
4
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
American Bumble Bee, Monarch, Convergent Lady Beetle, Horse-fly Carpenter Bee
12
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Dry
- Water use
- Low
- Plant type
- Annual Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.