About
Lupinus argenteus, the silvery lupin, is a clump-forming perennial from western North America producing the characteristic silky-hairy, palmate leaves and dense, upright racemes of blue to violet, pea-like flowers of the genus. A rewarding and ornamental lupin for a sunny, well-drained border.
About the genus
Lupinus, the lupins, are annuals, perennials or shrubs with palmate leaves divided into several leaflets and showy terminal racemes of pea-like flowers in a wide range of colours. Popular and ornamental plants for sunny, well-drained borders.
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant out after last frost in fertile, well-drained soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
PropagationGrow from seed sown in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.