Lupinus albifrons var. collinus

Also Known As

Lupinus albifrons collinus
Dwarf Silver Bush Lupine

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 8"
W: 12"

planting zones

8a-10b

Lupinus albifrons var. collinus plant details

Lupinus albifrons var. collinus is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In spring lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lupinus albifrons var. collinus

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 8 IN tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, native plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lupinus albifrons var. collinus

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low

Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A beautiful little lupine with silver leaves & lavender, often bicolored flowers in the spring. In many ways an 8” tall & 1' wide version of the larger “Silver Lupine”. It is naturally found on sunny, gravelly sites in California, including the Bay Area, & it grows easily in gardens with similar conditions. It will not thrive in clay (I have tried), but it makes a beautiful specimen in a pot or at the front of a well-drained rock garden. Needs excellent drainage in other words.