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Common Name: Silvery Lupine
Scientific Name: Lupinus argenteus
Main Uses:
~Disturbed Land Revegitation
~Wildlife habitat improvement
~Wildflower plantings
Height: 1 - 2 1/2 feet
Colors: Mostly Blue
Flowering Season: Early Summer to mid summer
Soil Types: Well-drained
Sun or Shade: Sun to semi-shade
Minimum Precipitation: 18 inches
Elevation: 6,500 - 10,000 feet
Lifecycle: Perennial
Native / Introduced: Native
Planting Seed Rate: 20-30 lbs/acre
Estimated Seeds Per Pound: 15,000
Optimal Planting Season: Fall
Planting Depth: 1/4 - 1/2 in.
Stratification Requirements: Cold for 30 days, hot water treatment may improve germination
 
Description
Silvery Lupine, also known as Mountain Lupine, is native to the Southwestern United States including the Rocky Mountains. It has the ability to grow on most soils, ranging from foothills to sub-alpine areas and is known for its drought tolerance. This wildflower is hardy and easy to grow and as a result is widely planted in naturalized landscapes primarily as a pollinator.
 
Despite being toxic to humans, livestock and wildlife, Silvery Lupine is an important food source for butterflies and also attracts hummingbirds and bees. Silvery Lupine is often used in disturbed land revegetation, wildlife habitat improvement, and in wildflower plantings.
 
Resources
NRCS Profile: https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=LUAR3
Additional Resources: https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=luar3