Silver bush lupine (Lupinus albifrons) in bloom
Lupinus albifrons
Silver bush lupine
Additional:
Silver bush lupine (Lupinus albifrons) is native to California and Southern Oregon where it's found growing on dry slopes and flats in many plant communities below 5,000 feet. It has a large and diverse range that covers Southern Oregon, California's Coast Ranges from Humboldt County south to Santa Barbara County, the north slope of the Western Transverse Ranges of Ventura and Los Angeles counties and the Sierra Nevada foothills from Shasta to Tulare counties.
Height:
5-6 FeetSpread:
5-7 FeetSpacing:
5-7 FeetLupinus albifrons Characteristics
Attributes
- Wind resistant
- Evergreen
- Fragrant flowers
- California native
Flower color
- Blue / Purple / Lavender / Violet
Foliage color
- Silver, White, Grey
Growth habit (plant shape)
- Mounding
Exposure
- Sunny all day - Coast
Season of interest (flowering)
- Spring
- Summer
Wildlife appeal
- Attracts bees
- Attracts beneficial insects