LUPINUS argenteus (Mountain Lupine)
Lupinus Argenteus is a species of Lupine known by the common name Mountain Lupine. This is a perennial herb growing straight to heights somewhere between 10 centimeters and 1.5 meters. I Sometimes its texture is silvery-hairy and sometimes nearly hairless. The flower cluster bears many flowers, sometimes arranged in spirals. These species spreads quickly to form colonies. It looks breathtaking when planted in mass.
Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
---|---|---|
0.5OZ | 500 | 33 |
1OZ | 1,000 | 66 |
1/4LB | 4,000 | 263 |
1/2LB | 8,000 | 525 |
1LB | 16,000 | 1,050 |
5LB | 80,000 | 5,250 |
Scientific Name: Lupinus Argenteus
Common Name: Mountain Lupine
Plant Type: Perennial
Family: Fabaceae
Native Range: Western North America
Habitat: Grassland, Forests
Height: 18-24 "
Spread: up to 12 "
Zone: 5 to 10
Exposure: Full Sun/ part sun
Blooming Season: Summer/Fall
Attracts: Birds, Humming birds, butterflies
Flower Shape: Pea like shape
Flower Color: Blue, Purple, Whitish
Moisture: Dry
Water Requirement: Low
Soil Type: Sand, Loam, Clay
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Uses: Ground cover, Borders, Prairies and Meadows