Silvery Lupine

Lupinus argenteus

Plant type:
Forb
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
NA
Cover:
NA
Seedling rate:
20-30

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
CaCO3 tolerant

Location

Min elevation:
7000
Max elevation:
10000
Counties:
Carson City,
Churchill,
Clark,
Douglas,
Elko,
Esmeralda,
Eureka,
Humboldt,
Lander,
Lincoln,
Lyon,
Mineral,
Nye,
Pershing,
Storey,
Washoe,
White Pine

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
High
Germination overall:
Low
Germination rate:
NA
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
High
Lifespan:
NA
Survival:
NA

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Low light
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control
Pollinator habitat
Increased soil health
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
toxic for some animals
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Notes:
Broadcast seeding with a mulch covering of sawdust and N-Sulate fabric may increase germination and establishment.
Citations:

Laughlin et al. 2008, Robinson 2007, Lopez-Ortiz 2004, Jones et al. 2018.

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