Scientific Name: Lupinus argenteus
Common Name: Silvery Lupine
Life Cycle: Perennial
Hardiness Zones: 4-9
Physical Characteristics:
Form: Upright, Mounding
Height: 1-2.5 ft.
Spread: 1-2 ft.
Growth Rate: Fast
Resistance/ Tolerance: Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
Ornamental Characteristics:
Texture: Fine
Flowers: Blue to purple wands of pea shaped showy flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Foliage: Attractive green foliage that shines silver in the sunlight.
Objectionable Features: Poisonous.
Habitat Requirements:
Soil Preferences: Well drained dry to medium soils.
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Water Requirements: Dry to Medium
Maintenance Characteristics:
Low maintenance.
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