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silvery lupine
Lupinus argenteus var. parviflorus


Colorado

Synonyms
Lupinus parviflorus
Dimensions
Height: 8.0 in. to 2.0 ft.
Spread: 1.0 ft. to 1.5 ft.
Growth Form
Herbaceous, Subshrub
Program Association
Nature in the City, Xeriscape Incentive Program
Wildlife Uses
Hummingbirds, Large Mammals, Pollinators/ Invertebrates, Small Mammals
Sun Requirements
Full Sun, Part Sun
Water Requirements
Moderate
Plant Community
Foothills, Mountains
Season of Bloom
June, July, August, September
Flower Color
Blue Shades, Purple Shades
Leaf Color
Green Shades
Aggressiveness
No City Data
Design Considerations
Showy Flowers
Other Considerations
Limited Availability
Duration
Perennial
Soil Type
Variable
Pests/Disease Prone
No
Hazards/Toxic
No City Data.

Notes

Flora of Colorado recognizes five varieties of L. argentea that are native to Colorado. They vary slightly in appearance and mostly prefer moist soils. Varieties parviflorus, rubricaulis, and fulvomaculatus can be found on the east and west slope and holosericeus is only found on the west. Variety argentea prefers dry places and can be found on the east and west slope of Colorado.


This is an Important larval and adult food host for many of our native invertebrates.