Lupinus albifrons
Silver Bush Lupine
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.