Common
name: Common Lupine or Silvery Lupine
Latin name: Lupins argenteus
Annual/Perennial: Perennial
Flowers: June to September
Flower size: 3/4" to 1"
Found in: Foothills to Subalpine
Height: 24" to 30"
Invasive: No
Native species: No Useful in garden: Yes
Image taken: Grand County near Williams Fork Reservoir
Pictured
Wildflower: Common Lupine Lupins argenteus
Wildflower
Field notes: Common Lupine is just that... its quite common.
It tends to prefer dry, sunny open areas such as fields, slopes,
and road sides. Silvery Lupines drought tolerance makes it a good
choice for xeriscape and wildflower gardens.
