Lupinus Species, Silvery Lupine, Wolfbean
Lupinusargenteus

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Lupinus (loo-PIE-nus)
Species: argenteus (ar-JEN-tee-us)

Synonym:Lupinus argenteus var. macounii

Synonym:Lupinus argenteus var. stenophyllus

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Annuals

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color
Bronze

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Blue-Violet

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting