Plants that support Spring Azure
5 plants
Chick lupine
Lupinus microcarpus var. densiflorus
annual
Larval host plant for California populations
Bay Area nativeKeystone species
Creeping Oregon Grape
Berberis aquifolium var. repens
shrub
Larval host plant for multiple generations throughout growing season
Bay Area native
Deerbrush
Ceanothus integerrimus
perennial herb
Early season host for spring generation caterpillars
Bay Area nativeKeystone species
Smooth Dogwood
Cornus glabrata
shrub
Larvae feed on flower buds and developing fruit; multiple generations Feb-Sep
Bay Area nativeKeystone species