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Silvery Lupine, Wolfbean

Scientific Name: Lupinus argenteus Pursh
Synonym: Lupinus argenteus var. decumbens , Lupinus decumbens, Lupinus foliosus, Lupinus garrettianus, Lupinus laxiflorus var. corymbosus , Lupinus laxiflorus var. foliosus , Lupinus sitgreavesii
Family: Fabaceae

Lupinus decumbens, Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 2: 348.

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: All zones
USDA: 3-9

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Western North America, in open grasslands, ponderosa forests, poor in lime

Growth Habits: Perennial, 12 to 30 inches tall (30-75 cm); palmate leaves, the 6-9 leaflets are smooth on the top, hairy below, 0.8 to 2 inches long (2-5 cm); dense hair on stems

Watering Needs: Average water

Propagation: Seeds in spring

'Argenteus' comes from the Latin for 'silvery'.

Blooming Habits:
Violet flowers (sometimes lilac or white) in curved clusters up to eight inches long (20 cm).

Fruiting Habits:
Inch long pods (2.5 cm).

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