// SPECIES PROFILE · PERENNIAL · NATIVE

Silvery lupine

Lupinus argenteus var. argenteus

Silvery lupine (Lupinus argenteus var. argenteus) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes KS, OK. Hardy in zones 2a–11a. Mature size 6"–2'. Blooms Jun–Jul.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to 16 U.S. states, including AZ, CA, CO, ID, KS, MT…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2a–11a
Mature size: 6"–2'
Sun: Part shade
Water: Low · xeric
Bloom: Jun–Jul
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Silvery lupine (Lupinus argenteus var. argenteus) — *Lupinus argenteus var. argenteus* — Silvery lupine. Photo via iNaturalist — (c) Tim Messick, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Tim Messick.

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Silvery lupine (Lupinus argenteus var. argenteus) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes KS, OK. Hardy in zones 2a–11a. Mature size 6"–2'. Blooms Jun–Jul. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, silvery lupine pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina), Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale), Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana).