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Lupinus albifrons

Silver Bush Lupine

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Description

The bush lupine is an evergreen shrub that grows to 5 ft. tall. It has soft silver-grey stems and foliage. This plant develops fragrant purple and white flowers in the spring. The bush lupine requires full sun and little to no water once it is established. It is a native to California, drought tolerant, and attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.- Cornflower Farms

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Blue, Violet

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Silver

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.