Lupinus argenteus
Lupine
Description
The perennial silver-stem lupine bears from one to several, occasionally branched stems, each 1-2 ft. tall and covered with hairs. Stalked, palmately-compound, silvery-green leaves line the stems. Violet, pea-like flowers are arranged in a showy spike, up to 8 in. long, atop the stems. The flowers of silver-stem lupine are sometimes pink and rarely white.
Plant Type
Annual
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Purple
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Park, Parking Lot, Roadside, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.