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Lupinus albifrons [Onion Peak Rd.]

Also Known As

Onion Peak Road Lupine

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

7a-10a

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Lupinus albifrons [Onion Peak Rd.] plant details

Lupinus albifrons [Onion Peak Rd.] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with white foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lupinus albifrons [Onion Peak Rd.]

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous white
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lupinus albifrons [Onion Peak Rd.]

USDA Zones: 7a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Stunning shrub lupine from Mountains of southern Oregon, and northern California forming mounds 24-36”, completely covered with silky silver fur. Produces great purple flowers in spring and early summer. Not for the faint-of-heart, this lovely requires mineral soil, summer drought, and a minimum of attention. We find it best in troughs, rock gardens, or the most forsaken part of the dry border. Worth the effort to neglect properly. Frost hardy to 0 ℉ or so – bottom of USDA zone 7.