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California Native Plant

Lupinus albifrons

Silver Bush Lupine

Plant photo of: Lupinus albifrons
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Description

The bush lupine is an evergreen shrub that grows 3'-5' tall. It has soft silver-gray stems and foliage. This plant develops fragrant purple and white flowers in the spring. The bush lupine requires full sun and little to no water once it is established. It is a native to California, drought tolerant, and attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Width Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Purple, Multi-Colored

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Silver

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Park

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.