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    Lupinus argenteus

    Also Known As

    • Silvery Lupine

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-60"
    • W: 10"-60"

    planting zones

    • 3a-10b

    Lupinus argenteus plant details

    Lupinus argenteus is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Attracts birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rocky and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lupinus argenteus

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 10 IN - 60 IN - wide, 6 IN - 60 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue and purple blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lupinus argenteus

    USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: rocky and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Lupinus argenteus plant

    How to Grow Lupinus argenteus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rocky

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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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
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    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
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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
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    Lupinus microcarpus

    aka Lupinus microcarpus var. microcarpus, Chick Lupine

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-11

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • regular - low
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