Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sericeus
ID:
175431

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pursh

Source:
ildis

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Fl. Amer. Sept.2: 468 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174760

Common Names

  • Silky Lupine
  • Silvery Lupine
  • Sericeous Lupine

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Synonyms

  • Lupinus sericeus marianus (Rydb.) L.S.Fleak & D.B.Dunn [deprecated]
  • Lupinus sericeus sericeus [unknown]
  • Lupinus sericeus sericeus [unknown]

Description

Lupinus sericeus (also called Silky Lupine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to western North America. It is a perennial herb growing to a height of 0.3–1 m. It is found in dry, open, rocky areas, often on serpentine soils.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus sericeus is a perennial flowering plant that is often used in landscaping and as a ground cover. It is also used in erosion control and can tolerate drought conditions.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lupinus sericeus sub. sericeus
Lupinus sericeus var. flexuosus C.P.Sm.
Lupinus sericeus var. egglestonianus C.P.Sm.
Lupinus sericeus sub. huffmanii (C.P.Sm.) Fleak & D.B.Dunn
Lupinus sericeus var. maximus Fleak & D.B.Dunn
Lupinus sericeus sub. huffmannii (C.P.Sm.) Fleak & D.B.Dunn
Lupinus sericeus sub. marianus (Rydb.) Fleak & D.B.Dunn
Lupinus sericeus var. thompsonianus C.P.Sm.
Lupinus sericeus var. wallowensis C.P.Sm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lupinus sericeus has bright blue flowers that are arranged in a spike. The seeds are small, brown, and oval. The seedlings are small and have compound leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus sericeus is a short-lived perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring. The seedlings should be spaced about 30 cm apart. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Lupinus sericeus

Lupinus sericeus is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas, such as hillsides and roadsides.

Lupinus sericeus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus sericeus?

Lupinus sericeus

What is the common name of Lupinus sericeus?

Silky lupine

What is the natural habitat of Lupinus sericeus?

Mountain meadows and open woodlands

Species in the Lupinus genus

Lupinus aberrans, Lupinus adsurgens, Lupinus agardhianus, Lupinus alaristatus, Lupinus albert-smithianus, Lupinus albosericeus, Lupinus aliattenuatus, Lupinus alipatulus, Lupinus alirevolutus, Lupinus allargyreius, Lupinus altimontanus, Lupinus altiplani, Lupinus amabayensis, Lupinus amandus, Lupinus ammophilus, Lupinus amnis-otuni, Lupinus amphibius, Lupinus ananeanus, Lupinus angustiflorus, Lupinus antoninus, Lupinus apertus, Lupinus appositus, Lupinus arbustus, Lupinus archeranus, Lupinus arcticus, Lupinus arequipensis, Lupinus argurocalyx, Lupinus aridulus, Lupinus asplundianus, Lupinus atropurpureus, Lupinus ballianus, Lupinus bandelierae, Lupinus bangii, Lupinus barkeri, Lupinus benthamii, Lupinus bicolor, Lupinus bingenensis, Lupinus bolivianus, Lupinus boyacensis, Lupinus brachypremnon, Lupinus breviscapus, Lupinus bryoides, Lupinus buchtienii, Lupinus burkei, Lupinus caespitosus, Lupinus caldasensis, Lupinus camiloanus, Lupinus campestris, Lupinus carazensis, Lupinus carchiensis,

Species in the Fabaceae family