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