Silky Lupine

Lupinus sericeus

Plant Category: wildflowers

Light Conditions:

Sun to Part Shade

Soil Conditions:

Moist to Well Drained

Chinook Exposure:

Sheltered to Moderately Exposed

Size:

12 -20" T & 6-12" W

Bloom Period:

May to August

Bloom Colour:

Purple or Blue

Growth Habit:

Moderate to Fast

Spreads By:

Rhizomes and Seeds

Features:

Birds
Butterflies
Bees
Native Bees
Fragrant
Berries
Fall Color
Small Spaces

Large Spaces
Good in Containers
Long Bloom Time
Deer Resistant
Attractive Seed Heads
Edible Parts
Medicinal Properties
Posionous

This item will ship from:

Wild About Flowers

Seed Price: $4.00
"Currently Unavailable"

Plug Price: $5.00
"Currently Unavailable"

Please Note: Plug orders being shipped have a minimum order requirement of 8 plugs. As the Trees & Shrubs will be coming from Wright Nurseries in central Alberta and the Wildflowers, Grasses & Vines from Wild About Flowers by Okotoks, AB, both categories have a minimum order of 8 plugs for plug orders being shipped.

Description: Spires of blue or purple flowers rising up on tall stems in late spring to summer are beautiful to behold. A favorite of bees and hummingbirds, lupines are a great addition to the garden. A versatile plant that will thrive in a variety of places, use to your advantage. Take care though if you have livestock as it can be toxic to sheep, although wildlife is able to eat it with no great issues.

Found in Nature: Forests, woodlands and grasslands.

Distribution: Western North America along the Rocky Mountains

Notes: Can be poisonous to some livestock

Important Information: The "Bloom Period" is an indicator of the time period within which the wildflowers will bloom and does not describe the time period that a single plant will bloom. The "Sizes" listed are intended to be a general guideline to consult during plant selection. Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please contact us with any questions you may have.