Alphabetical Plant Listing

Lupinus argenteus (Silvery Lupine)

Silvery Lupine, Silver-Stem Lupine


Native to the Southwest, Sierra Nevada and the Rocky Mountains, Lupinus argenteus (Silvery Lupine) is a fast-growing perennial boasting silvery-green palmate leaves and showy spikes, up to 8 in. long (20 cm), of blue to violet, pea-shaped flowers. Blooming in early to midsummer, they are borne atop silvery-haired stems, just above the foliage. They are attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds and many pollinators. The blossoms are followed by hairy legume pods containing several beanlike seeds. Blanketing desert flats, mountain slopes, and meadows across the Southwest, Silvery Lupine looks breathtaking when planted in mass.

  • Grows up to 1-3 ft. tall (30-90 cm) and 1 ft. wide (30 cm). Will spread quickly to form colonies.
  • Thrives in full sun in sandy or rocky, dry to moist, well-drained soils. Drought tolerant.
  • An excellent choice for informal gardens, prairies and meadows.
  • Propagate by seed sown in fall.
  • Seeds can be toxic to humans and animals if ingested.
  • Difficult to transplant because of its long roots.
  • Native to much of western North America from the southwestern Canadian provinces to the southwestern and midwestern United States.

Not sure which Lupinus - Lupines to pick?
Compare All Lupinus - Lupines

Buy Lupinus argenteus (Silvery Lupine)

Requirements

Hardiness 5 – 10
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Lupinus - Lupines
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early,Mid)
Height 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm)
Spread 1' (30cm)
Spacing 12" (30cm)
Water Needs Low
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Native Plants United States, California, Midwest, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Pacific Northwest, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Rocky Mountains, Colorado, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Southwest, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma
Tolerance Drought, Rocky Soil
Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Ground Covers
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow

Buy Plants

Great Plant Combination Ideas with Lupinus - Lupines

Guides with Lupinus - Lupines


Matt Lavin, Forest Service USDA, Yellowstone National Park (Flickr), HannaTor (Shutterstock)

While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.


Requirements

Hardiness 5 – 10
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Lupinus - Lupines
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early,Mid)
Height 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm)
Spread 1' (30cm)
Spacing 12" (30cm)
Water Needs Low
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Native Plants United States, California, Midwest, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Pacific Northwest, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Rocky Mountains, Colorado, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Southwest, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma
Tolerance Drought, Rocky Soil
Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Ground Covers
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow

Great Plant Combination Ideas with Lupinus - Lupines

Guides with Lupinus - Lupines

Plant Calculator

How many Lupinus argenteus (Silvery Lupine) do I need for my garden?

%
ft
ft

Your Shopping List

Plant Quantity
Lupinus argenteus (Silvery Lupine)

Find your Hardiness Zone

Find your Climate Zone

Find your Heat Zone

Join Gardenia.net

Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.

Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.

Join now and start creating your dream garden!

Create a New Collection

Optional. For your reference.


Move Selected Plants to a Different Collection


Delete Collection

This field is required.

Rename Collection

This field is required.