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When to Plant Lupine in Los Alamitos, California (90721)

Location

Los Alamitos, California

ZIP Code

90721

USDA Zone

10a

Last Frost

Sunday, January 25, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Sunday, December 28, 2025

Pro Tip: Sow Lupine directly outdoors 4 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Lupinus polyphyllus
Days to Maturity 365 days
Mature Height 24-48"
Spread 24"

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun to Partial Shade

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Water

Moderate (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

18" apart

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Planting Depth

0.5" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 14-21 days

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Growing Lupine in Zone 10a

Lupine (Lupinus polyphyllus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Los Alamitos, California, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10a, you should direct sow seeds around Sunday, December 28, 2025.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, January 25, 2026. Lupine grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.