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    Lupinus sericeus

    Also Known As

    • Pursh's Silky Lupine
    • Silky Lupine

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 1'-3'
    • W: 1'-3'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

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    Lupinus sericeus plant details

    Lupinus sericeus is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts birds and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lupinus sericeus

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lupinus sericeus

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Gardening facts about Lupinus sericeus plant

    How to Grow Lupinus sericeus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Lupinus albifrons

    aka Silver Bush Lupine

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Lupinus albifrons flower by The Watershed Nursery
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    Lupinus argenteus

    aka Silvery Lupine

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-60"

    Width: 10"-60"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Lupinus argenteus close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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    Lupinus flavoculatus

    aka Yellow-eyed Lupine, Yelloweyes

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2"-8"

    Width: 4"-10"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Lupinus flavoculatus flower, foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Lupinus sericatus

    aka Cobb Mountain Lupine

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8b-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-20"

    Width: 10"-36"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Lupinus sericatus flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Lupinus succulentus

    aka Arroyo Lupine, Hollowleaf Annual Lupine,

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Lupinus succulentus flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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